Administrative Assistant - Supervisor (Physics Department)

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant - Supervisor to support faculty affairs and the department head. This role offers a flexible work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work. Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating administrative activities related to faculty promotions, and supervising an assistant. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Office 365. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a generous benefits package, including a substantial tuition discount for employees and their families.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Discount

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in administrative roles.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat required.

Responsibilities

• Manage department head's calendar and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate faculty affairs and oversee administrative activities.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Activity Insight

PTORP

WorkLion

Job description

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Physics , is seeking a detailed-oriented and motivated Administrative Assistant - Supervisor to coordinate faculty affairs and provide direct support to the department head. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide administrative support to the department head by managing their calendar, schedule meetings and activities, and organize department events.
• Responsible for all administrative activities related to promotion and tenure, non-tenure line promotions, affiliate and courtesy appointments, faculty reviews, faculty activity reports, peer evaluations, sabbaticals, and award nominations.
• Coordinate and oversee the visiting scholar process. Ensure proper paperwork is submitted. Primary contact for visa processing.
• Supervise and backup one Administrative Assistant in the department.
• Responsible for hiring full-time hiring, creating job postings, initiating background checks, and the onboarding process.
• Assist the department head with organizing faculty meetings and coordinating special projects.
• Compose, proofread, edit, and approve communications, documents, and reports.
• Handle confidential information and maintain spreadsheets with departmental data.
• Correspond directly with applicants to answer questions, coordinate campus visits and travel, and schedule meetings with administrators, faculty, and students.
• Provide backup support to other administrative staff and the administrative coordinator as needed.

The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, the ability to manage deadlines, and the ability to work independently with a strong commitment to teamwork.

Proficiency in Office 365 (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat are required. Working knowledge of Penn State’s Activity Insight, PTORP, WorkLion, and University’s policies and procedures is preferred, as well as experience with social media and web content management.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $67,300.00.

Salary Structure - Additional information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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