Posting Title

Business Support Specialist- Administrative Assistant

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Location

CO - Boulder

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is searching for an administrative professional at the NREL Flatirons Campus south of Boulder, Colorado.

The successful candidate will serve as the Business Support Specialist for the Wind Energy Systems and Wind Energy Science groups.  These goups consist of engineers and scientists that conduct wind energy research in the field and facilities at the 305-acre site.

The successful candidate will also be a member of the Business Support team and supports other members in their absence and on an as-needed basis.

This position can be fast paced and dynamic. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills are required, along with five or more years administrative assistant experience, providing support at the manager level and to the group are critical to successfully executing the duties of the job.

This is a very customer-oriented position, and you will be asked by internal staff to assist with a variety of tasks, not limited to the job duties described below. There are excellent opportunities to learn about wind energy research.

The successful candidate must be able to work with a wide variety of day-to-day issues and work styles.

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Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope or equivalent relevant education/experience. Solid knowledge of the job. Substantial understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Intermediate skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Basic project administration skills. Ability to prioritize work. Proficient in written and verbal communications. Very good team and interpersonal skills.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and appropriate duty.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with aspects of employee hiring and onboarding, entering job requisition in Workday, scheduling of interviews, and onboarding processes
• Supporting the processing work orders, move forms, and short and long-term visitor approvals
• Assisting t