Administrative Assistant

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

9h • $46,036 - $65,000

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative, clerical, and secretarial support to a department or group. The role exercises independent judgment on moderately difficult assignments and requires instructions only for new assignments.

The position prepares documents, reports, presentations, and summaries; supports communications; answers phones and welcomes visitors; and coordinates meetings, calendars, travel, and day-to-day activities. It also manages records, office supplies, incoming information, and document control systems. The Administrative Assistant helps keep leaders and teams organized, supports newer employees, and resolves routine problems to help the department operate effectively.

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. The position requires a pre-employment background check and drug test. Employees subject to the clearance requirement are also included in random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment. A federal background investigation and possible subsequent reinvestigations are required for a Q clearance. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma or satisfactory completion of the General Educational Development test (G.E.D.).
• Three to five years of administrative experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” level security clearance.
• Demonstrated PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience providing support in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience requesting and coordinating purchase requisitions in Oracle.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare polished documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure communications are clear, accurate, and professional, and turn complex information into summaries.
• Answer phone calls and welcome visitors.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel, and day-to-day activities.
• Manage records, maintain office supplies, prioritize incoming information, and support document control systems.
• Help keep leaders on track, support the team, and help newer employees thrive.
• Resolve problems and support effective department operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED