Executive Administrative Assistant

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ • 1h ago

Department PPPL Office of the Director Category Administrative Support Job Type Full-Time Overview The Executive Administrative Assistant (EA) provides critical support to the Laboratory director, director office and selected members of the Executive Management Team (EMT). This role enables streamlined, efficient and well coordinated operations within the director's office and across the EMT. The EA strategically manages executive priorities, calendars, correspondence, travel and workflows to ensure leaders remain focused on high impact and mission critical activities. The role requires sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. Working in close partnership with the Chief of Staff, who manages the Director's office, the EA takes direction from the Chief of Staff to support coordination, execution and continuity of operations at both the director's office and across the EMT.A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the world's toughest science and technology challenges using plasma, the fourth state of matter. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL is a leader in the science and engineering behind the development of fusion energy, a potentially limitless energy source. PPPL is also using its expertise to advance research in the areas of microelectronics, quantum sensors and devices, and sustainability sciences. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to contribute to our mission and vision. Come join us! Responsibilities Core Duties:- Executive Enablement and Support: - Anticipate and fulfill the Executives daily operational needs through personalized support, strategic calendaring, and effective task prioritization and boundary setting. - Lead the meticulous planning and execution of executives meetings, including the creation of agendas, and coordination of pre-meeting logistics. - Ensure seamless post-meeting processes for the Executives by managing follow-up items, synthesizing key takeaways and facilitating the timely execution of actions as directed by the chief of staff. - Effectively manage a range of short-term executive requests, which may be complicated or sensitive in nature. - Assume ownership of selected specialized projects: such as procurement and oracle ordering, travel coordination, event logistics, VIP visits, training coordination and other administrative processes.- Communication and Correspondence: - Develop executive-level correspondence and other documents, showcasing strong written and verbal communication skills. - Respond independently to inquiries and information requests from both internal and external sources.- Project Management and Tracking: - Track critical projects within the director's office and lead projects, as needed, to strengthen the directorate operations, communications, training and continuous improvement, etc. - Organize and set priorities among a variety of complex tasks, including a high volume of regularly occurring work and a constantly changing array of special projects and scheduling requirements.- Administrative Management: - Organize and coordinate high-profile visits, events, and meetings, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. - Manage travel planning, expense reporting, office supply purchasing, and file management in line with relevant procedures and requirements.- Collaboration and Business Continuity: - Proactively partner with other Executive Assistants on the Lab's Executive Management Team (EMT) to ensure collaboration and business continuity across Directorates as well as effective use of the EMT's time. - Provide functional leadership to the administrative community, setting standards for how administ

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