Administrative Assistant, Arts & Architecture — Flexible Schedule + Tuition

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the College of Arts and Architecture to support admissions, academic affairs, budget operations and events. The role involves front-line customer service and coordinating with students, families, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in a busy, student-centered environment.

You will manage multiple priorities, assist with scholarships and funding, track expenditures, and help organize major events such as Commencement.

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience providing administrative support in an office setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as admissions point of contact for prospective students and families.
• Coordinate campus tours and maintain prospective records.
• Assist with undergraduate funding programs and scholarships tracking.
• Support budget and finance processes and travel reimbursements.
• Plan and support college-wide events and promotions.
• Schedule appointments for time-sensitive financial assistance requests.

Skills

Budget tracking

Administrative support

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

SAP Concur

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365

SIMBA

PSUbuy

Job description

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the College of Arts and Architecture to support admissions, academic affairs, budget operations and events. The role involves front-line customer service and coordinating with students, families, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in a busy, student-centered environment.

You will manage multiple priorities, assist with scholarships and funding, track expenditures, and help organize major events such as Commencement.