Administrative Assistant

Argonne has an opportunity for an Admistrative Assistant that performs a variety of administrative activities and tasks supporting Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) staff/teams deployed to various organizations at Argonne National Laboratory.

• Recurring tasks will include organizing availability, coordinating calendars, coordinating interviews across multiple organizations, and scheduling meetings (for ESH managers and for deployed organizations related to ESH tasks, when needed). 
• Additional recurring tasks includes preparing travel arrangements, preparing correspondence and reports, supporting certification & membership renewals, filing, purchasing supplies, tracking supplies charged to deployed budgets, reviewing effort, and coordinating/submitting procurement packages for Deployed ESH Coordinators and line management.
• Assignments may include researching, compiling, tracking, and analyzing data/information from multiple sources and compiling into standardized spreadsheets/graphs.
• May utilize various types of software to compile and generate reports, spreadsheets, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations.
• May recommend processes to enhance workflow and act as a backup for other administrative professionals supporting ESH.
• Supports and maintains ESH-related ISAAC roles for Deployed Safety Services (DSS) staff. Provides data and information to others on functional unit processes and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to schedule appointments, arranging meetings, coordinating onsite visits of others, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Working knowledge of secretarial science, office practices and management, record keeping procedures, and English grammar and usage.
• Strong organizational abilities, setting priorities and handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Experience compiling data for various reports, composing correspondence, and proofreading and editing.
• Proficiency with personal computers, office-related equipment (e.g. printers),  Microsoft Office programs, and Laboratory business systems.
• Ability to effectively schedule office activities and handle complex or sensitive situations.
• Effective oral and written communication along with strong interpersonal skills when interacting and communicating with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Understanding of, and experience with annual budgets is preferred.
• High school diploma and 8+ years of related experience
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

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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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