Administrative Assistant — Flexible 2 Remote / 3 Onsite

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Animal Science seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as the front desk coordinator and primary contact for departmental communications. The role supports staff and management with a variety of administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations.

You will update the department’s website and bulletins, post to social media, assist with events and projects, and prepare materials for newsletters and external communications.

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant administrative experience.
• No professional certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front desk coordinator and primary contact for inquiries.
• Manage departmental website, bulletins, and social media updates.
• Coordinate events and cross-team logistics.
• Prepare materials for newsletters and external communications.
• Greet visitors and route inquiries.
• Manage conference rooms, keys, parking and fleet reservations.
• Provide general administrative support and solve equipment issues.

Skills

Administrative support

Front desk

Website updates

Social media

Customer service

Education

GED/HS diploma

Job description

Penn State University’s Department of Animal Science seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as the front desk coordinator and primary contact for departmental communications. The role supports staff and management with a variety of administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations.

You will update the department’s website and bulletins, post to social media, assist with events and projects, and prepare materials for newsletters and external communications.