Administrative Assistant
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for:
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Upton, NY:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR102789
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented
** Administrative Assistant
** to support the Computing and Data Sciences Directorate. This position works with minimal supervision, manages multiple priorities simultaneously, and interacts regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, collaborators and visitors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*** Provide comprehensive administrative support to management and department personnel.
* Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate agendas, and arrange meeting logistics.
* Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and process travel reimbursements.
* Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial documentation using Laboratory business systems.
* Coordinate contract, procurement, and vendor documentation, visitor and guest appointments for site access, workshops, conferences, seminars, and special events as required.
* Process and manage departmental purchases through multiple procurement channels, including credit card transactions, eBuy, ePro, pick tickets, and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with Laboratory policies and procedures.
* Exercise, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
** Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Some form of office administration training, plus eight years of experience in substantive and relevant administrative, secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work which provides evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
* An associate or bachelor's degree may offset qualifying experience of 2:1 (experience: college) years.
* Demonstrated ability to perform complex administrative functions with minimal supervision.
* Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
* Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships across all organizational levels.
* Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
* Must be a U.S. citizen due to required access to the Department of Energy (DOE) Foreign Travel Management System (FTMS), which restricts system access to U.S. citizens.
** Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Familiarity with BNL systems, policies, and procedures.
* Experience coordinating meetings, travel, events, and administrative processes.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Workday, Teams, Video Conferencing Software and SharePoint.
** Additional Information:
*** Workers in this job classification
*** are
* ** eligible to receive overtime pay.
* Position will be
** on-site
** in Upton, NY.
* Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $68,600 - $99,450 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
** Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at*
* ** BNL | Benefits Program
** Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL- REAL- documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information .gov/real-. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL .
** Those not in possession of a REAL
-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews**. As a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity…
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