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The Physics Department has an opening of Administrative Specialist to provide administrative support for the department chair's office. Physics Department conducts research and operation for the mission of Office of High Energy Physics and Office of Nuclear Physics in Department of Energy. We play leading roles in nuclear and particle physics experiments at BNL and around the world, host DOE programs, projects and international collaborations, and support large number of guests and users.
As the Administrative Specialist to the chair of Physics Department, you will be a key member of the department, and serve as a liaison to the Lab community, and a point of contact for the department staff and other administrative assistants. In this role, you will have diverse, complex, and competing responsibilities in support of the chair and the department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Independently manage chair's calendar of appointments, meetings, and calls, both planned and spontaneous
Operate independently and consistently exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment as a representative of the Lab with external organizations and sponsors
Respond to circumstances in the absence of the chair and interface with others in the department office and group leaders in the department
Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the chair, including those of a sensitive and/or confidential nature
Provide advice and guidance on administrative matters to the chair and other leaders in the department
Prepare reports, memos, letters, presentations, organizational charts, procedures and other relevant documents
Serve as the point of contact for procurement, property, travel office, GUV Center, and be familiar with the policies of these offices
Serve as the liaison for HR for recruitment, promotion, and recognition, including the preparation for distinction of tenure
Monitor the postdoc contracts and coordinate the review, merit increase and extension
Manage the Physics Department BSA discretionary account with authorizations, order placing, submitting petty cash reimbursement and approvals including initiating contracts and purchases with outside vendors
Coordinate, process, and review domestic and foreign travel requests for the chair and others in the department office and invited guests
Oversee and/or support the logistics for meetings, reviews, retreats, visits, conferences organized at departmental level
Coordinate with ITD Web Services to maintain the Physics Department web site, which includes department organization, group information, current events and departmental procedures
Serve as a primary contact for the other administrative staff in the department and coordinate the dissemination of laboratory policies relevant to the work by administrative staff, and provide guidance and mentorship to administrative staff within the department
Supervise administrative support staff in the department office
Serve as a resource for lab community on matters supporting scientific organization
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Twelve Years of administrative experience and an associate or bachelor's degree with coursework, or training, specifically related to the position requirements, which may be satisfied by qualifying experience of 2:1 (experience:college) years
Must demonstrate excellent training in office management and administration for contemporary workplace requirements, plus work experience showing progressively more complex responsibilities in a substantive and relevant administrative role which provides evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position
Professional, diplomatic, discreet with confidential manner
Effective and efficient time/resource management, organization and planning, and prioritizing
Advanced, clear, and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Agile with emerging technologies and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, PeopleSoft Financials, Workday, and SharePoint Zoom, MS Teams, or similarly functioning platforms
Solid research, analytical, creative problem-solving, sound judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to handle deadlines and pressure situations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in supervising administrative staff
Familiarity with BNL administrative policies and procedures
Experience with supporting DOE Office of Science programs
OTHER INFORMATION
Position is located on-site.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $80300 - $100000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act.
Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews
.
About Us Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
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The Physics Department has an opening of Administrative Specialist to provide administrative support for the department chair's office. Physics Department conducts research and operation for the mission of Office of High Energy Physics and Office of Nuclear Physics in Department of Energy. We play leading roles in nuclear and particle physics experiments at BNL and around the world, host DOE programs, projects and international collaborations, and support large number of guests and users.
As the Administrative Specialist to the chair of Physics Department, you will be a key member of the department, and serve as a liaison to the Lab community, and a point of contact for the department staff and other administrative assistants. In this role, you will have diverse, complex, and competing responsibilities in support of the chair and the department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Independently manage chair's calendar of appointments, meetings, and calls, both planned and spontaneous
Operate independently and consistently exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment as a representative of the Lab with external organizations and sponsors
Respond to circumstances in the absence of the chair and interface with others in the department office and group leaders in the department
Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the chair, including those of a sensitive and/or confidential nature
Provide advice and guidance on administrative matters to the chair and other leaders in the department
Prepare reports, memos, letters, presentations, organizational charts, procedures and other relevant documents
Serve as the point of contact for procurement, property, travel office, GUV Center, and be familiar with the policies of these offices
Serve as the liaison for HR for recruitment, promotion, and recognition, including the preparation for distinction of tenure
Monitor the postdoc contracts and coordinate the review, merit increase and extension
Manage the Physics Department BSA discretionary account with authorizations, order placing, submitting petty cash reimbursement and approvals including initiating contracts and purchases with outside vendors
Coordinate, process, and review domestic and foreign travel requests for the chair and others in the department office and invited guests
Oversee and/or support the logistics for meetings, reviews, retreats, visits, conferences organized at departmental level
Coordinate with ITD Web Services to maintain the Physics Department web site, which includes department organization, group information, current events and departmental procedures
Serve as a primary contact for the other administrative staff in the department and coordinate the dissemination of laboratory policies relevant to the work by administrative staff, and provide guidance and mentorship to administrative staff within the department
Supervise administrative support staff in the department office
Serve as a resource for lab community on matters supporting scientific organization
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Twelve Years of administrative experience and an associate or bachelor's degree with coursework, or training, specifically related to the position requirements, which may be satisfied by qualifying experience of 2:1 (experience:college) years
Must demonstrate excellent training in office management and administration for contemporary workplace requirements, plus work experience showing progressively more complex responsibilities in a substantive and relevant administrative role which provides evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position
Professional, diplomatic, discreet with confidential manner
Effective and efficient time/resource management, organization and planning, and prioritizing
Advanced, clear, and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Agile with emerging technologies and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, PeopleSoft Financials, Workday, and SharePoint Zoom, MS Teams, or similarly functioning platforms
Solid research, analytical, creative problem-solving, sound judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to handle deadlines and pressure situations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in supervising administrative staff
Familiarity with BNL administrative policies and procedures
Experience with supporting DOE Office of Science programs
OTHER INFORMATION
Position is located on-site.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $80300 - $100000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act.
Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews
.
About Us Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
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