Administrative Assistant - Faculty Affairs & Recruitment

Penn State University; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant to serve as a faculty affairs coordinator for the Department of Sociology and Criminology. You will partner with faculty and university colleagues to manage faculty affairs initiatives, recruitment, appointments, promotion and tenure processes, and related administrative duties.

Key responsibilities include preparing dossiers, advising on policy and deadlines, and coordinating committee meetings.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• No professional certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the faculty recruitment, promotion, and tenure processes, including preparing documents and dossiers.
• Assist with policy guidance, deadlines, and committee meetings.
• Liaise with the Office of Global Programs for visiting scholar planning and visa processes.
• Support faculty with forms, reports, and deadlines.
• Provide back-up support to Lead Administrative Support Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactiveness

Discretion with confidential info

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant to serve as a faculty affairs coordinator for the Department of Sociology and Criminology. You will partner with faculty and university colleagues to manage faculty affairs initiatives, recruitment, appointments, promotion and tenure processes, and related administrative duties.

Key responsibilities include preparing dossiers, advising on policy and deadlines, and coordinating committee meetings.