Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 4 hours ago
Principal Administrative Coordinator
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$34.57/hr - $50.10/hr
10+ years expPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and innovation. The Principal Administrative Coordinator will provide high-level support to the Environmental Molecular Sciences Division and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, managing complex calendars, assisting with program management activities, and leading the division's administrative team.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Managing complex calendars and schedules
Tracking action items for and from the Division Director/EMSL Director through completion
Assisting with preparation for meetings, presentations, internal and external reports, reviews, and other documents
Managing travel arrangements and subsequent expense reports
Assisting with hosting visitors, interviewees, onsite workshops, seminars and other related events
Reviewing and triaging Division Director/EMSL Director’s email as necessary
Leading the division administrative team by providing mentoring, training and support as needed, and assisting with balancing workloads across the team
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED and 12 years of relevant experience in an administrative environment -OR-
AA degree or higher and 10 years of relevant experience in an administrative environment
Experience in planning meetings and coordinating travel
Preferred
Experience supporting at a Director or Executive level manager strongly preferred
A minimum of three years of PNNL administrative experience
A history of effectively performing complex administrative tasks with competing priorities; tracking and initiating actions efficiently and appropriately for a wide diversity of assignments; and working effectively in a dynamic, demanding, and sensitive environment
Experience with functioning in a high-paced environment
Experience in planning meetings, coordinating travel and formatting presentations
Experience base should clearly demonstrate high proficiency in office management, administrative skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, organization, work prioritization, judgement, discretion, conflict resolution, hosting senior visitors, and independent action and follow-through
Strong interpersonal skills to positively interact and team with a wide variety of staff and sponsors are crucial to this position
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Robust telehealth care options
Several mental health benefits
Free wellness coaching
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Tuition assistance
Relocation
Backup childcare
Legal benefits
Supplemental parental bonding leave
Surrogacy and adoption assistance
Fertility support
Company-funded pension plan
401 (k) savings plan with company match
120 vacation hours per year
Ten paid holidays per year
Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-07-14Grant
2018-07-16Grant
Leadership Team
Allison Campbell
Associate Laboratory Director for Earth and Biological Sciences
Deborah Gracio
Laboratory Director
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