<p>The Writing Center of Excellence in the Communication and Public Affairs Division at Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Writing Center Assistant to support a variety of Writing Center communication and support functions. In this role, you will create, revise, and format documents, forms, and policies, as well as edit and upload media, events, and policy files to the web. You will proofread documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accessibility standards (508 compliance) and style guides, and assist with formatting and troubleshooting document issues.</p><p></p><p>In addition to communication-related tasks, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Writing Center. Responsibilities include project tracking and reporting, assisting with onboarding new staff and contractors, and handling customer requests for Writing Center support. You will also help ensure accurate records on customer projects and time reporting by staff and contractors. This position requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members and customers. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p></p><p>A world-leading science laboratory, Argonne’s research portfolio spans the spectrum from fundamental to applied sciences. Laboratory researchers pursue big, ambitious ideas with international impact in areas as diverse as biology, quantum information science, new materials, and artificial intelligence. Argonne operates large research facilities that serve more than 7,000 researchers from around the world each year, and partners with academic, government, industrial, and community organizations to drive pivotal discoveries and foster groundbreaking innovations.</p><div><div><div><p></p><p></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Expertise in various software programs, including Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Excel.</li><li>Experience in tracking and reporting project metrics.</li><li>Experience in posting content to the web.</li><li>Knowledge of AI tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness a plus.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent planning and organizational skills, plus attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritize, plan, track, and deliver projects and services on time in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible.</li><li>Ability to lightly edit and proofread documents.</li><li>Experience in writing and editing in alignment with a style guide, such as the University of Chicago Style Guide and Associated Press Stylebook.</li><li>Strong customer-service focus.</li><li>Steward of lab resources.</li></ul><ul><li>Passion for the mission of the lab.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li><li>Associates Degree with 8+ years of experience, graphic communications/design, journalism, or a related communications field.</li></ul><div><p></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Support Administrative (SA)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Administrative Support 4<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $30.17 - $45.13.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Writing Center Assistant

<p>The Writing Center of Excellence in the Communication and Public Affairs Division at Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Writing Center Assistant to support a variety of Writing Center communication and support functions. In this role, you will create, revise, and format documents, forms, and policies, as well as edit and upload media, events, and policy files to the web. You will proofread documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accessibility standards (508 compliance) and style guides, and assist with formatting and troubleshooting document issues.</p><p></p><p>In addition to communication-related tasks, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Writing Center. Responsibilities include project tracking and reporting, assisting with onboarding new staff and contractors, and handling customer requests for Writing Center support. You will also help ensure accurate records on customer projects and time reporting by staff and contractors. This position requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members and customers. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p></p><p>A world-leading science laboratory, Argonne’s research portfolio spans the spectrum from fundamental to applied sciences. Laboratory researchers pursue big, ambitious ideas with international impact in areas as diverse as biology, quantum information science, new materials, and artificial intelligence. Argonne operates large research facilities that serve more than 7,000 researchers from around the world each year, and partners with academic, government, industrial, and community organizations to drive pivotal discoveries and foster groundbreaking innovations.</p><div><div><div><p></p><p></p></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Expertise in various software programs, including Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Excel.</li><li>Experience in tracking and reporting project metrics.</li><li>Experience in posting content to the web.</li><li>Knowledge of AI tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness a plus.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent planning and organizational skills, plus attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritize, plan, track, and deliver projects and services on time in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible.</li><li>Ability to lightly edit and proofread documents.</li><li>Experience in writing and editing in alignment with a style guide, such as the University of Chicago Style Guide and Associated Press Stylebook.</li><li>Strong customer-service focus.</li><li>Steward of lab resources.</li></ul><ul><li>Passion for the mission of the lab.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li><li>Associates Degree with 8+ years of experience, graphic communications/design, journalism, or a related communications field.</li></ul><div><p></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Support Administrative (SA)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Administrative Support 4<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $30.17 - $45.13.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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