Administrative Assistant, Operations Support

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant, Operations Support role is hybrid in Lemont, IL, with flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. The expected hiring range is $20.78–$32.41 per hour. The position supports Argonne National Laboratory's Physical Sciences & Engineering directorate and its scientific mission. The assistant provides administrative and operational support to multiple groups, helping scientific staff and colleagues manage information, schedules, travel, procurement, and routine workflows. The role also partners with administrative peers and the AI Operations Engineer to recommend and implement workflow improvements.

What you'll do

• Support two or more groups within a division
• research, compile, track, and analyze information
• coordinate meetings, workshops, and calendars
• arrange travel and process expenses
• prepare correspondence and reports
• maintain files and purchase supplies
• coordinate procurement packages
• develop office documents and presentations
• provide backup support across the directorate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

operations support

hybrid

lemont il

meeting coordination

travel coordination

expense reports

procurement support

microsoft office

workflow improvement

argonne national laboratory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
• details are available through Argonne's employee benefits information.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule allows remote work up to two days per week. The posting lists Administrative Support 2 requirements of high school education and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent; it also lists a Support Administrative 3 level with 8+ years or equivalent.

About the employer

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.