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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Administrative Assistant 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: Minimum requirement is a High School diploma and two (2) years of relevant experience.
Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations Development, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country. We're looking for leaders who believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good. Learn more about the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at
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greaterpennstate.psu.edu Building a Career and a Life at Penn State Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University:
equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$38,300.00 - $55,500.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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