JHU-Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Energetics Research Group (ERG) located in Columbia, MD is seeing an **_Office Assistant_** who will primarily support publication and conference activities. Additionally, this role will provide assistance to the WSE-ERG Meeting Planning Team through processing paperwork in our databases related to the semi-annual meetings we host. This is a casual or on-call position and will be activated as the workload dictates. Expected timing varies depending on the meeting planning cycle; however, this position can expect to work remotely and independently periodically throughout the year. Hours and days worked annually will more than likely not exceed 20 days or 160 hours. **Specific Duties and Responsibilities** + Publication Responsibilities. + Responsible for the receiving and logging abstracts for biannual meetings. + Daily interactions with ERG Meeting Staff via email and telephone as well as administration of internal websites and databases. + Working with ERG technical staff on the management of “best paper” submissions and selections. + Conference Support. + Assist the Meeting Planning Team with the compilation of Session Chair Packets and other electronic data collection as assigned. + Support the semi-annual meetings hosted by ERG. + Other duties as assigned. **Skills/Knowledge** + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). + Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional. + Must have exceptional organizational and communication skills. + Proven customer support interactions required. + Must be able to work independently to complete projects in a timely manner to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to make effective use of time and resources. **Minimum Qualifications** + High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. + Six months related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. + U.S. Citizenship Required. **Preferred Qualifications** + One plus years of relevant professional level experience in a professional setting. + Knowledge of customer relationship management databases. + Ability to work independently against deadlines. Classified Title: Office Assistant Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $25.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: M-F, 8:30am – 5:00pm, As Needed (not exceed 20 days or 160 hours) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Energetics Research Group Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.