Administrative Office Supervisor

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA is seeking an experienced administrative supervisor to advance the A2SO workload, set priorities, and improve efficiency. You will supervise administrative office assistants and ensure deadlines while maintaining compliance across divisions.

Primary duties include coordinating HR, security, IT, and facilities processes, managing calendars across offices, and backing up the Administrative Manager when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• ARL background checks and security clearance eligibility (US citizenship)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee administrative staff supporting A2SO leadership
• Perform moderately complex and confidential duties
• Monitor HR, security, IT, and facility processes to meet deadlines
• Lead staff with professional standards and clear direction
• Coordinate multiple calendars and meetings, including government sponsors
• Provide backup support for the Administrative Manager

Skills

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Scheduling & calendar management

Confidentiality

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SAP/Concur travel tool

Workday

Confluence/Jira

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

We are searching for a highly experienced administrative supervisor who is proactive, team-oriented, quality conscious, and customer-service focused to join the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will advance the administrative workload and workflow across A2SO to include setting priorities, improving efficiency, meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and supervising administrative office assistants.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will:

• Supervise, direct, and oversee general administrative functions and activities for A2SO administrative office assistants in their support of A2SO division heads and leadership
• Perform moderately complex and confidential administrative duties
• Act as point of contact and monitor human resources, security, IT, and facility processes and documentation to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead the administrative office staff while setting the standard for professional behavior and effectively communicating roles and direction
• Coordinate, prioritize, and maintain schedule and calendar of meetings, appointments and special events in multiple calendars across offices, to include government sponsors
• Serve as backup for A2SO's Administrative Manager as needed

Required skills and experience include:

• SAP/Concur or similar travel/expense/invoice tool
• Workday or similar human capital tool
• Atlassian tools such as Confluence/Jira, or similar collaboration tool
• Leading teams, projects, or programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Success in a fast-paced office environment, where confidentiality and various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Preferred skills and experience areas include:

• Security Information Management System, or similar security/visit request system
• Classified Control System
• Penn State University policies and procedures
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

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

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website atwww.arl.psu.edu.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,604.00 - $84,900.00.

Salary Structure - 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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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