The Atacama Large Millimeter Array – ALMA

The ALMA Project requires a

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ALMA

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an international astronomy facility. ALMA is an equal partnership between Europe and North America in cooperation with the republic of Chile, ALMA is founded in North America by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in cooperation with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and in Europe by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and Spain. ALMA construction and operations are lead on behalf of North America by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which is managed by the Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and on behalf of Europe by ESO.

ALMA will be a single instrument composed of up to 64 high precision antennas located in the commune of San Pedro de Atacama, II Region, Chile, at 5000 meters above the sea level. Its primary function will be to observe with unprecedented clarity the enigmatic cold regions of the Universe, which are optically dark, yet shine brightly in the millimeter portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

For further information on the ALMA Project, please visit the following web pages:

www.alma.nrao.edu

www.eso.org/alma

www.alma.cl

ALMA Position:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Description:

The successful candidate will report directly to the ALMA Head of Human Resources and will be responsible for organizing and running the office in an administrative and secretarial capacity.

Duties include assisting the ALMA Head of Human Resources and his team in executive, administrative and secretarial matters including drafting, typing and distributing reports, confidential documents and general correspondence, using office automation tools and technology, coordinating and arranging travel and work schedule, coordinating and administrating general office services, etc.

In the HR area duties involves the administration and execution of Observatory Human Resources policies and procedures in areas of employment, compensation, classification, benefits, orientation and/or training.

Qualifications:

The position requires:

§ Fully bilingual English/Spanish Assistant

§ Minimum of 3 years experience in similar position, experience at an international organization is a plus

§ Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office products and ERP systems are essential.

§ Excellent Interpersonal skills, self organized, proactive, flexible and autonomous person

Duty Station:
The position is based in Santiago of Chile, with possible travel to ALMA site near San Pedro de Atacama.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this round of hiring, candidates are invited to submit to hras@nrao.cl, no later than July 11^th of 2007, the following information:
(1) Resume in English
(2) Names and contact information of 3 professional references
(3) Net monthly salary expectations.

(4) Mention the position in the e-mail subject.

Electronic PDF format is must. Only applications written in English will be considered.

Starting Date:

As soon as possible