Administrative Assistant - Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
About the Job
The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative activities and tasks. Responsibilities will include researching, compiling, tracking, and analyzing data and information from various sources, organizing, coordinating, and scheduling meetings, preparing travel arrangements and expense reports, preparing correspondence and reports, purchasing supplies, filing, and coordinating calendars.
The position requires proficiency in utilizing various software to generate reports, spreadsheets, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations. The Administrative Assistant may also recommend processes to enhance workflow. The successful candidate will gain a broad understanding of departmental and laboratory policies and practice, and will be responsible for providing data and information to others on functional unit processes and procedures.
This is a full-time position, with standard office hours of Monday-Friday, 830am-5pm. On-site work in Lemont, IL is required up to three (3) days a week, as business demands.
Position Requirements
+ High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in administrative support or related field.
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Skills to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
+ 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 contracts.
Job Family
Support Administrative (SA)
Job Profile
Administrative Support 3
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne.
At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future.
To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers (http://www.anl.gov/careers) site.
To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology (http://www.anl.gov/argonnes-science-and-technology) page.
To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at careers@anl.gov or 630-252-2336.
The position requires proficiency in utilizing various software to generate reports, spreadsheets, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations. The Administrative Assistant may also recommend processes to enhance workflow. The successful candidate will gain a broad understanding of departmental and laboratory policies and practice, and will be responsible for providing data and information to others on functional unit processes and procedures.
This is a full-time position, with standard office hours of Monday-Friday, 830am-5pm. On-site work in Lemont, IL is required up to three (3) days a week, as business demands.
Position Requirements
+ High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in administrative support or related field.
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Skills to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
+ 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 contracts.
Job Family
Support Administrative (SA)
Job Profile
Administrative Support 3
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne.
At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future.
To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers (http://www.anl.gov/careers) site.
To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology (http://www.anl.gov/argonnes-science-and-technology) page.
To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at careers@anl.gov or 630-252-2336.
Source : Argonne National Laboratory