Berkeley Lab's (LBNL) Material Sciences Division (MSD) has an opening for an Administrator that will primarily support the MSD Division office.

In this exciting role, you will perform a broad range of complex and diverse administrative tasks, carefully monitoring action items and making day-to-day administrative decisions in a fast-paced and busy environment. You will apply advanced knowledge and skills in administrative functions and exercise discretion and sound judgment while adhering to professional standards and Berkeley Lab policies and procedures. Reporting to the MSD Business Manager and assisting the MSD Division Director, Deputy, and staff with managing calendars, arranging travel, coordinating meetings and conference logistics, managing office operations, MSD website updates, and meeting other key programmatic and division administrative needs.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the point of contact for operations and administrative support to assist the MSD Division Director, Deputy, Business Manager, and staff in meeting their responsibilities and deliverables in an organized fashion.

• Under general supervision, establish priorities and manage multiple projects through to completion in the face of constantly changing priorities. Assess, prioritize, track, and determine appropriate action on various requests and inquiries, ensuring timely completion.

• Coordinate meetings & workshops, related travel, visitor/site access, summer intern programs, and other services for MSD Division office and programs as assigned. Interface with both internal and external parties as needed.

• Support assembly and editing of programmatic review documents, including annual/triennial reporting or as needed for MSD leadership.

• Responsible for managing and maintaining MSD Division Office suite, including hoteling, supplies, etc.

• Maintain and update MSD website content and publication database(s)

• Provide back-up support for other MSD Administrative staff.

• Work to ensure compliance with all Laboratory policies, practices, and procedures related to administrative activities.

• Support other Materials Sciences Divisional activities as assigned.

What is Required:

• Minimum of four years of relevant operational or administrative experience, preferably in a high-tech or scientific research environment.

• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing logistical arrangements for reviews, workshops, conferences, and other events, including coordinating visitor travel.

• Proven success in working collaboratively across teams and/or departments at all levels to secure and coordinate needed support and services.

• Demonstrated experience and flexibility as a team player, either as a team lead or a team member.

• Demonstrated proficiency using PCs and/or Macs with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite apps, and teaming tools such as Slack or Zoom.

• Experience working with common website apps, such as WordPress or Google Sites.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop, organize, and prepare error-free materials, e.g., emails, reporting materials.

• Ability to design, build, and manage spreadsheets to accurately track and manage data.

• Strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through.

• Excellent time-management and task-management skills. Ability to work effectively and stay focused in an environment with a variety of interruptions and distractions.

• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across multi-functional groups and divisions. Ability to proactively anticipate customer needs and actively listen.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a DOE National Laboratory or academic environment.

• BA/BS degree preferred.

• Experience working with scientific/research staff and technical staff in a diverse work environment.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with individuals at all levels; both internal and external to the Organization, e.g., Lab Management, funders, Strategic Partners, and subcontractors, with tact and diplomacy.

• Experience performing complex document editing, working with spreadsheet formulas and data analysis.

• Some experience editing and maintaining websites.

• Knowledge of DOE, LBNL, UC policies and procedures, and administrative and business practices and procedures.

Notes:

• For full consideration, please apply by December 6, 2023.

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.

• This position is expected to pay a yearly salary of $70,056 - $87,576, which fits within the full salary range of $70,056 - $96,324 for the A40.2 job classification. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.l be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• Work will be primarily performed at:Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 16 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.

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