AddressRequisition Id 12420
Overview: The Facilities and Operations (F&O) Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Laboratory Protection Division. This position provides backup support to the F&O Directorate Office and supports LPD Group Admins as needed.
Major Duties/Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the candidate is responsible for performing a full range of administrative functions in support of the Laboratory Protection Division (LPD) Director. The candidate also serves as a backup for the F&O Executive Administrative Assistant.
Senior Administrative Assistant Functions may include but are not limited to:
- Manage information flow and communications within the LPD division office.
- Mentor and assist the administrative staff within LPD and across other F&O divisions as needed.
- Coordinate administrative coverage across the division due to absences or specialty skills.
- Manage interactions with external and internal contacts including setting up appointments and calendar invitations.
- Assist the division director in managing communications through access and response to email requests and actions.
- Assist in managing meetings, including establishing priorities and resolving scheduling of personnel, conference rooms, vehicles, and other resources.
- Assist the division director with the recruiting and hiring process, including coordination of interview schedules, site access, and onboarding.
- Assist the division director in coordinating visits, including coordinating travel according to ORNL guidelines, coordinating site access, and setting and managing agendas.
- Prepare and review a variety of written materials per company policy and guidelines.
- Coordinate and prepare travel requests, including reservations, conference registration, transportation, and expense settlement according to ORNL guidelines.
- Create requisitions and purchase orders based on appropriate ORNL guidelines.
- Act as the Division’s Records Management Officer.
- Assist with special projects and assignments as needed.
- Create, implement, and maintain filing systems and databases as required, and keep filing current for the group using SharePoint and other shared file structures.
- Maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule during core hours to meet needs of the division.
- Maintain a professional office atmosphere; greet and receive visitors (in person and over the phone) in a professional, courteous manner.
- Exercise discretion with confidential matters.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff members and external contacts.
- Work on multiple tasks in a limited amount of time in a fast-paced environment.
- Set priorities appropriately, anticipate needs and requests, and be able to meet changing deadlines.
Qualifications Required:
- High School Diploma
- Seven years of related experience
- Must obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
Qualifications Preferred:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in relevant field
- Experience with SAP, PAS, ORNL Buy, TRAVx, ePROP, EDRM, and UCAMS systems
- Customer relationship management experience
- Proficiency in office computer systems and software applications such as Microsoft Office/Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
