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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Administrative Assistant in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Administrative Assistant (support level) 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.
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 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 work flow and processes
May interview, train, and direct the work of other support staff, students, and wage payroll personnel
Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree. Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
As a member of Auxiliary and Business Services within the Finance and Business unit, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other's differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $34,800.00 - $50,500.00
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). Th ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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