Provides administrative support to the Deputy Associate Laboratory Director (DALD) and other leaders for the Nuclear Technology and National Security (NTNS) Directorate.
Exercises sound judgment and independent initiative, handles the day-to-day operations and workflow of the Directorate office and provide back-up support for the Directorate Executive Assistant to the ALD.
Performs a wide variety of administrative and general support duties often of a highly sensitive nature.
Effectively communicates the transfer of verbal and written information; arranges and provides support at meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Responsibilities may include managing email and calendar for DALD, coordinating and scheduling meetings, preparing domestic and international travel arrangements, compiling, and formatting presentations, and planning and coordinating onsite visits or workshops.
Position Requirements
Knowledge of administrative support practices, record-keeping procedures, and proficiency in English grammar, and usage.
Knowledge of Laboratory and Directorate policies, practices, and procedures is desirable.
Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workloads, handle multiple assignments for multiple areas, manage time, and the ingenuity and creativity to solve problems independently.
High attention to detail.
Skill in coordinating calendars, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, planning workshops and conferences, and coordinating onsite visits of others.
Experience in preparing complex international and domestic travel plans and expense reports.
Oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills when interacting and communicating with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Skill in proofreading, taking meeting notes, and editing reports and composing correspondence.
Knowledge of one or more word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software application packages.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
Other: This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved through a high school & 10+ years of relevant experience or associate’s degree 8+ years of relevant experience.
Job Family
Support Administrative (SA)
Job Profile
Administrative Support 4
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $30.17 - $45.13.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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