Administrative Assistant III

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to provide moderately complex administrative support for the assigned organization. The role requires independent decision-making and problem-solving, including directing issues to higher-level staff when needed.

The position supports data maintenance, scheduling, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and reporting. Onsite work from the Batavia office is required, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4+ years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage cross-functional communication and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs varied database maintenance and updates organizational data.
• Composes, edits, and distributes routine correspondence; greets visitors.
• Coordinates meetings, interviews, and events; may take notes and distribute information.
• Prepares moderately complex reports and presentation materials; may transcribe notes.
• Maintains office supplies and processes purchase requisitions as needed.
• May coordinate domestic and international travel; prepares itineraries and reimbursements.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Cross-functional communication

Independent judgment

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

TRAIN

ESHTRK

MMS

Procard

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:
$28.30-$34.51.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, sponsorship assistance or referral bonus program.

About the Role

Fermilab is hiring an Administrative Assistant III to perform moderately complex administrative and support duties for the assigned organization. The role requires independent decision-making and problem-solving, including resolving issues and referring more complex matters to higher-level staff.

What your day-to-day as an Administrative Assistant III will look like

• Performs varied database maintenance by tracking activities. May maintain data in organizational charts, webpages, and/or one or more operating systems supporting the assigned organization (e.g., TRAIN, ESHTRK, MMS, Procard, etc.).
• Composes, prepares, and edits routine and non-routine correspondence; reviews incoming correspondence and distributes appropriately; may greet and direct visitors and other staff.
• Coordinates meetings, interviews, and other events. May be responsible for taking notes, completing request forms, and/or recording and distributing pertinent information.
• Contributes to and participates in ad-hoc Lab projects, specialized projects/programs, and/or program support.
• Prepares moderately complex periodic reports and/or presentation materials. May transcribe technical notes.
• Maintains copier and stock of office supplies by ordering supplies or preparing work orders, and updates records.
• May prepare purchase requisitions and/or act as a gatekeeper for the purchase requisition system.
• May track time away for the assigned organization and update viewing status for the electronic time reporting system.
• May coordinate domestic and international travel, including preparation of travel itineraries and reimbursement forms.
• May train and direct daily tasks of “on-call” or “seasonal” employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma with 4+ years of administrative experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of administrative operational procedures.
• Ability to manage cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Ability to use independent judgment to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Arrangement

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia Office.

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.