Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Do you love to work with people and be at the center of the action?

Are you passionate about supporting others to get things done?

Do you like to use your organizational skills to keep business running smoothly?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to coordinate office management tasks and independently perform important business functions. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration and respect for all. As a team member, you will facilitate the day-to-day operations of a group with more than 50 staff members.

As the Group Administrative Assistant you will:

• Assist staff with essential business processes and to be able to work independently to accomplish routine and ongoing tasks.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and facilitate reimbursements.
• Serve as main point of contact for purchasing IT equipment and office supplies utilizing the APL Supplier Management process.
• Setup shipping requests.
• Provide general maintenance of printers and copiers, arranging for service as needed.
• Serve as security representative, property administrator, training coordinator, and flight software laboratory coordinator.
• Coordinate meetings, book conference rooms, work with visitor control to assist incoming visitors, provide assistance with presentations and managing sponsor interactions, assist with virtual meeting setup, plan and coordinate group events.
• Assist with sending staff outgoing visitor clearance requests to sponsor sites.
• Track telecom needs, including teleconferencing, WebEx, Zoom setup, office phones and cell phone needs.
• Assist with interview schedules and new staff onboarding.
• Assist group management with tracking training and recertification of group members.
• Stay up-to-date with Lab processes and procedures.
• Facilitate, record, and communicate official memoranda.
• Enjoy working with staff to create an encouraging and fun workplace. Assist in making the group run more smoothly and provide needed information.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent with 2 or more years' administrative experience Or, have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 or more years ' administrative experience.
• Are proficient in MS Office Software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Have excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Have the ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks.
• Can learn and use and business software applications to facilitate and complete required processes.
• Can complete administrative tasks independently and proactively prepare for future tasks.
• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Can ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of APL practices and procedures, including travel, budgeting, purchasing, and security policies.
• Have experience at creating and giving presentations.
• Hold an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate $24.25 Hourly

Maximum Rate $44.30 Hourly