Data Science Institute Administrative Support

LLNL$79K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain US DOE Q-level security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Confluence, WebEx, and quick adaptability to new software.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in coordinating complex administrative activities.
  • Experience managing and prioritizing high-volume requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interpersonal skills for handling sensitive hiring and personnel matters with discretion.
  • Problem-solving abilities to identify and recommend solutions for complex administrative issues.
  • Self-motivated with capabilities to set priorities independently.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and travel arrangements for the DSI Director.
  • Coordinate student and mentor program activities including onboarding and offboarding.
  • Process hiring and visa paperwork in collaboration with immigration teams.
  • Support meetings, events, seminars, and workshops for student and mentor engagement.
  • Maintain and update program webpages and internal documentation.
  • Act as a resource for administrative policies and operational issues impacting students and mentors.
  • Serve as Time and Absence Coordinator and LTRAIN Coordinator.

Benefits

  • Career Indefinite position with potential for longevity.
  • Hybrid working arrangements offer flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the DSI.
  • Supportive team environment within a dynamic computing-focused organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We have an administrative support opening for the Data Science Institute (DSI). You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment performing a combination of complex and difficult administrative assignments with multiple components, requiring independent judgement and follow through, formulating recommendations, resolving complex issues, and establishing procedures. This position is in support of the Workforce team in the Computing Directorate.

You will:
  • Serve as the primary support for the Data Science Institute's Director, managing complex calendars and travel, providing insight, and support.
  • Support student and mentor programs through calendar management, communications, tracking, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
  • Process and coordinate hiring, visa, foreign national, and Academic Cooperation Program paperwork in partnership with LLNL Immigration and Computing Workforce teams.
  • Provide administrative support for meetings, events, briefings, seminars, workshops, and student and mentor engagement activities.
  • Maintain program webpages, surveys, internal guidance materials, and other guidance documentation.
  • Serve as an administrative resource for policies, procedures, and operational issues affecting students, mentors, and leadership. Coordinate monthly meetings with program leadership and support planning, readiness, and follow-up actions.
  • Serve as primary Time and Absence Coordinator and LTRAIN Coordinator.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Advanced computer skills, including experience with software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Confluence, WebEx, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience coordinating administrative and operational work activities and multi-faceted internal processes for the work unit and/or functional area while demonstrating advanced organizational skills, an attention to detail, and follow through skills.
  • Advanced experience coordinating and prioritizing high volume requests in a dynamic environment and developing out of box solutions to unique administrative and operational challenges.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential hiring and personnel information with tact, discretion, and mature judgement.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and possesses initiative and decision-making skills to anticipate, identify, and independently recommend appropriate actions and solutions to complex administrative problems.
  • Proven ability to be self-motivated and flexible with the ability to set priorities and goals.
  • Experience working effectively as a team member, as well as independently.

Qualifications we desire
  • Experience with LLNL systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of LLNL business applications and processes such as LAPIS, SmartRecruiters, LEAP, TIME, FTS, VTS and ePay.

Pay Range

$38.03 - $45.63 Hourly

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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