Administrative Assistant

United StatesPart-timePosted Aug 4, 2026

Job Description:

As part of the Administrative Support domain, we are looking for a motivated and service-oriented professional to join our Secretarial Services team. This opportunity is within the Administrative and Management Support Service, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative and management support while contributing to the effective day-to-day operations of the team. Working closely with colleagues, you will help ensure the smooth running of the service and support a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organisation of meetings, workshops, Conferences and related logistics

  • Secretarial Support

  • Newcomer handling (Badge request, IT request, Office Accommodation)

  • Public Relations planning and support

  • Filtering correspondence and enquiries

  • Taking and producing minutes of meetings

  • Preparation of background data before meetings

  • Travel organisation

  • Financial activities in SAP, Manpower Planning and assignment in PLANISWARE 

  • Booking the timesheets for Staff members

  • Production of statistics for missions etc.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • At least a secondary education and professional training in administrative techniques.

  • Applicants must be highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Corporate E-mail Systems (Outlook).

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as experience using corporate email systems such as Outlook.

  • Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

  • A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and effectively in an international and multicultural environment.

  • Fluency in English, which is the Agency's primary working language. Knowledge of German would be considered an asset.

Desirable Skills

  • Practical knowledge of SAP and familiarity with ESA financial and procurement processes.

  • Experience using document management systems, such as ECLIPSE/Spice.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

  • A good understanding of service delivery principles and the ability to work effectively as part of a service-oriented team.

  • Previous experience in public relations or a related field.

Furthermore

  • CV in Europass Format

  • Permission to work in the EU

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - ESOC

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

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