Administrator (Engineering Division)

Berkeley Lab’s (LBNL) Engineering Division is hiring an Administrator to serve as a trusted partner to leadership, helping drive the administrative, operational, and organizational activities that keep complex programs moving forward. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will manage competing priorities and provide high-level administrative support that enables division success.

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor of Administrative Services, this role will serve as a key resource to Division Leadership by coordinating critical processes, drafting executive communications, planning meetings and events, coordinating financial and procurement activities, and driving office operations. You will have the opportunity to provide guidance to administrative support staff and build strong partnerships across the Laboratory and with external stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant, and effective operations.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 3, 2026.

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We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Why join Berkeley Lab?

We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:

• Exceptional health benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick time off, and holidays.
• A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!

What You Will Do:

• Provide high-level administrative support to Division Leadership.
• Provide meeting support and related administrative activities for division personnel and visitors.
• Design and prepare presentation materials, briefing documents, and other communication resources.
• Develop event plans, coordinate logistics, manage schedules, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including processing requisitions and supporting consultant and service contract actions in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Generate reports and analyze administrative and financial information to support decision-making and operational needs.
• Develop, maintain, and update division website content, internal communications to support organizational communication objectives.
• Partner with Financial Analysts and other business professionals to facilitate transactions, track expenditures, and resolve administrative issues.
• Serve as liaison between Human Resources and Division management to facilitate routine personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, reclassifications, affiliate appointments, employee separations, and other workforce-related processes.

• Serve as a Work Lead for administrative support staff by coordinating assignments, providing guidance, sharing best practices, and assisting with administrative projects.

What We Are Looking For:

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience providing administrative and operational support to senior-level management in a professional, academic, or research environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-level administrative support, encompassing email correspondence, calendar management, scheduling, travel coordination, expense reports, meeting planning, project coordination, data management, report generation, and navigating complex computerized systems.
• Experience providing executive level and project management oriented support using prominent cloud-based software platforms and applications, including Google Applications Suite, MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Jira, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom video conferencing on Mac or PC platforms.
• Experience with event planning, including the planning, coordination, and execution of high-level events, executive meetings, and organizational functions, ensuring seamless logistics, effective stakeholder engagement, and alignment with organizational goals for both in-person and virtual environments.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, with a history of producing professional, error-free emails, documents, reports, and presentations.
• Exceptional organizational skills, showcasing the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, take initiative, and adapt quickly to changing work priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess a wide range of issues, develop creative solutions, and recommend alternative approaches.
• Proven oral and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality while interfacing with personnel at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures, develop recommendations, implement process improvements, and manage moderately complex to complex, sensitive, and time-critical assignments.
• Outstanding customer-focused administrative support, characterized by diplomatic and professional interactions with both internal and external customers.

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, senior management, or large organizational units.
• Experience working in a research, higher education, government, or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience with Berkeley Lab systems and tools (LETS, FMS, Trex, RezDesk, Cognos, etc.)
• Knowledge of Berkeley Lab, the University of California (UC), the Department of Energy (DOE), and/or local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of website content management, digital communications, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. 
• Ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tracking systems to support business operations.

Additional Information:

• Application Date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply with a resume and cover letter describing their interest in the position by Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

• Appointment Type: This is a full time, career appointment, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid).

• Salary Range: This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes and has a budgeted salary of $75,684 - $105,122 annually for job code A40.2. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal peer group (if applicable, and union contract agreement).
• Background Check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work Modality: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work onsite at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, located at 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720. This position will operate onsite 5 days per week during the initial 6 month probationary period. Thereafter, a minimum of 3 onsite days per week is required. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).
• Relocation Assistance: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. For additional information, click here.