Job Description **Sr. Assoc, Administrative Services - AR&D** The Associate Vice President of Analytical Research & Development in our company's Research Labs has an opening for a Sr. Assoc, Administrative Assistant. Candidates must have an interest in and ability to work successfully in a fast paced, complex work environment. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and polished professional capable of prioritizing work, demonstrating exceptional organizational and proactive problem-solving skills, professional communication skills, flexibility and teamwork as well experience navigating across an enterprise to access resources and solutions as needed. **Some job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** + Administrative support to include extensive calendar management, meeting management (including meetings with external colleagues), phone coverage, processing expense reports, coordinating travel and updating weekly schedules. + Work requires the coordination and performance of multiple tasks and technical skills related to own work assignments. + Coordination of work and tasks will require individual to work well with colleagues across sites + Interact with team colleagues and understand administrative interdependencies in work + A working knowledge of the priorities of the team, which allows for an efficiently run department and a focus on key aspects of work. + Produces/completes various work assignments requiring advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem solving skills with minimal supervision. + Communication skills must be at a level to effectively interact with our company's executives and their assistants as well as internal/external clients both on-site and remotely to maintain relations + May coordinate special projects within the division/area. **Location/commute** + This role is based at our West Point, Pa Site + We offer a hybrid setup {combination of an in-office (3 days) & remote/offsite (2 days)}. + This position cannot be 100% remote. **Position Qualifications** : **Education Minimum Requirement:** + High School Diploma or Equivalent **Required Experience and Skills**:** + Minimum of (10) years Administrative Assistant experience + Minimum of (5) years Administrative experience supporting Executive Directors and above (preferred AVP level roles) + Advanced computer skills using Office 365 (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Concur) + Digitally savvy with intellectual curiosity to learn more in the digital space + Ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments + Demonstrated experience scheduling and coordinating complex, multi-leg domestic and international travel and processing Visa/Passport Applications + Event Planning/Coordination experience + Extraordinary attention to detail and handling of confidential/sensitive information + Outstanding communication and people skills + Proficiency with SAP, Workday, Ariba or related software programs preferred. \#MSJR Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. **Expected salary range:** $76,000 - $119,700 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) . Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** 10% **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** **Job Posting End Date:** 05/26/2025 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:** R331010