Administrative Assistant

Requisition Id 14349 

We are seeking Administrative Assistants to join Oak Ridge National Laboratory, providing administrative support to science and operations organizations.

Responsibilities include:

• Information and Communication Management: Efficiently manage information flow and communications, ensuring alignment with the Division Administrative Assistant and other administrative staff.

• Professional Office Ambiance: Maintain a professional and welcoming office atmosphere, greeting visitors courteously in person or via phone.

• Calendar Management: Schedule and manage complex calendars, prioritizing appointments, meetings, and conferences.

• Visit Coordination: Organize visits, including travel arrangements, site access, and agenda management in compliance with ORNL guidelines.

• Recruitment and Onboarding Support: Coordinate interview schedules, site access, and onboarding activities.

• Travel and Expense Management: Arrange domestic and international travel, including reservations, conference registrations, and expense settlement, following ORNL policies.

• Technical Documentation: Format and prepare technical documents, correspondence, and reports with accuracy and professionalism. Conduct grammatical checks, proofread materials, and ensure compliance with organizational standards, requiring exceptional attention to detail.

• Process Coordination: Oversee key division processes, such as telecommunications coordination, the dosimeter quarterly exchange, and sections organizational charts.

• Event Planning: Plan and coordinate on-site and off-site meetings, workshops, conferences, and events.

• Compliance and Procedures: Ensure adherence to office procedures and organizational guidelines.

• Acquisitions and Subcontracts: Manage requisitions, purchase orders, and subcontracts for the group.

• Monthly Reporting: Compile and distribute monthly performance reports.

• Team Collaboration: Provide backup support to the division office and collaborate with other administrative staff as needed.

• Special Projects: Participate in and support special projects and assignments as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma with at least two years of relevant administrative experience

• Proficiency in administrative software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to learn ORNL business systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact tactfully with staff and external visitors.

• Demonstrated experience in technical document formatting, professional correspondence preparation, and proofreading with a focus on accuracy and clarity.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with professionalism and discretion.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior administrative experience in a multi-disciplinary, scientific, or technical setting.

• Familiarity with ORNL processes and systems.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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.