Dynamic Compression Sector (DCS) Administrative Manager

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

September 16, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1205-NN_ADMINPRO - Administrative Manager

Business Title:

Dynamic Compression Sector (DCS) Administrative Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Dynamic Compression Sector (DCS) invites candidate to apply for an Administrative Manager at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory located in Lemont, IL. This position requires a high level of professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. You will be responsible for administrative operations including budget tracking and financial reportins, recruitment, onboarding, and implementing/supervising policies and procedures related to personnel management, project management for a wide variety of activities, with guidance from the DCS Manager, related to the planning for experimental runs, operation of the experimental stations, and acquisition and installation of new equipment. You will supervise and oversee personnel and external relations.

This position is in Lemont, Illinois.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated experience in project planning with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated experience managing people in a complex and changing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, and thoroughness.

• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies and maintain a client service focus.

• Demonstrated capability to exercise good judgment and analytical thought processes.

• Demonstrated record of responsible administrative support background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant and contract administration.

• Experience working in a scientific/technical environment.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name: Dynamic Compression Sector (DCS). The DCS, sponsored by the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and operated by the Institue for Shock Physics at Washington State University, is a national user facility with a focus on understanding the dynamic compression and deformation response of materials under extreme conditions.

City, State, Zip: Lemont, IL 60439

Department Link: https://dcs-aps.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: $6,666 - $7,916 | In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional