Executive Assistant To The Cro Office

Fermilab

Batavia, Illinois, United States
Base: $41.43-$50.53; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Onsite
Proactive complex schedule management
Independent decision-making and prioritization
High-level confidentiality and discretion
Fermilab is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Research Officer (CRO) who will manage complex scheduling and perform high-level administrative tasks with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills, independent decision-making ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, while ensuring confidentiality and effective communication within the laboratory's structure

Job Summary

  • This role supports a leader within the Directorate or Center Director by performing executive-level administrative duties requiring independent decision-making.
  • The position involves proactively managing complex schedules, handling confidential information with the highest level of discretion, and coordinating domestic and foreign travel.
  • Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Matching Summary

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Fermilab is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Research Officer (CRO) who will manage complex scheduling and perform high-level administrative tasks with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills, independent decision-making ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, while ensuring confidentiality and effective communication within the laboratory's structure.

Salary

Base: $41.43-$50.53; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proactive complex schedule management
  • Independent decision-making and prioritization
  • High-level confidentiality and discretion
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Internal organizational navigation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to propose cost-saving measures
  • Strong communication across management levels

Key Requirements

  • Must pass federal background check (HSPD-12)
  • Must be eligible for PIV Credential
  • Onsite work at Batavia office required
  • No illegal drug activities including marijuana

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or permanent residency to obtain HSPD-12 credential

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