Administrative Assistant - Kinesiology & Campus Operations

Penn State; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks an Administrative Assistant- Intermediate Support to maintain day-to-day operations, coordinate facilities, events, travel and purchasing, and support faculty, staff and students.

Ideal candidates have strong organization, MS 365 skills, and experience with travel arrangements, calendar management, and expense reporting. This in-person role offers stability and opportunities within a large university environment.

Qualifications

• GED or HS required with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating facilities, travel, or procurement is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental facility projects and liaise with facilities offices and external contractors.
• Assist with inventory of capital equipment and property in coordination with OPP Property Management.
• Partner with research staff on facility projects and with CHHD ISS for space and equipment needs.
• Assist with departmental resource ordering and acquisition (furniture, shared-space tech, branding).
• Support alumni coordinator with promotion and event organization.

Skills

Organization

MS 365

Travel planning

Calendar management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

GED or HS

Tools

SAP Concur

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks an Administrative Assistant- Intermediate Support to maintain day-to-day operations, coordinate facilities, events, travel and purchasing, and support faculty, staff and students.

Ideal candidates have strong organization, MS 365 skills, and experience with travel arrangements, calendar management, and expense reporting. This in-person role offers stability and opportunities within a large university environment.