Administrative Assistant at Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Dec, 25

Salary

50500.0

Posted On

03 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Ged

Industry

Education Management

Description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Student Affairs-HUB-Art Galleries is seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant - Support position to join their amazing team.
The Administrative Assistant position supports the general administrative functions of a wide variety of academic or administrative units, including greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, or staff; preparing documents and reports; compiling records; scheduling meetings; organizing and maintaining information; coordinating calendars; analyzing data, including budgetary expenditures; and providing general office support.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None

Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, support, and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes within an office or unit
  • Greet visitors and provide information; review, respond to, and direct inquiries
  • Provide support for scheduling, personal calendars, and travel arrangements
  • Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas
  • Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
  • Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports, presentations, summaries, contracts, and proposals
  • Create and maintain files and databases
  • Monitor and maintain budget, process financial transactions, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and assist with budget preparation and projections
  • Maintain inventory and order office supplies; arrange for equipment maintenance; process work orders for facilities needs
  • Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures
  • Support and coordinate special events; reserve spaces, develop itineraries, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as a point of contact with vendors
  • May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized
  • May coordinate work assignments of department/unit support employees to ensure efficient workflow and processes
  • May interview, train, and direct the work of other support staff, students, and wage payroll personnel
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