Dynamic Administrative Assistant: Front Desk & Communications

Penn State; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Penn State's Department of Animal Science seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as front desk coordinator and primary contact for departmental website, social media, visitors, and conference room usage. You will support staff with a variety of administrative tasks and help ensure smooth operations.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule (2 days remote, 3 days on-campus) with opportunities to assist in events, communications, and coordination of purchasing/expense processes, while

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and route inquiries; act as main contact for department communications.
• Coordinate purchasing card documentation, receipts and invoices for review in university systems.
• Maintain and update department website, bulletins and informational directories.

Skills

Front desk coordination

Administrative support

Communication

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

Penn State's Department of Animal Science seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as front desk coordinator and primary contact for departmental website, social media, visitors, and conference room usage. You will support staff with a variety of administrative tasks and help ensure smooth operations.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule (2 days remote, 3 days on-campus) with opportunities to assist in events, communications, and coordination of purchasing/expense processes, while