Dynamic Extension Office Administrator

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,608 - 58,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Cumberland County seeks an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and financial activities. You will assist educators, staff and the public with administrative tasks, documentation, and event logistics.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School diploma.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in office administration or related field.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Office Management and financial accounts following Penn State procedures.
• Oversee general office operations including inventory, mail distribution, and facilities coordination.
• Support onboarding of new staff and assist with office-wide communications and workflows.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide information about Extension programs to the public.
• Schedule events, manage registration, and coordinate logistics for workshops and community meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Grammar & proofreading

Excel proficiency

Office 365

Education

GED or HS

2+ years experience

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Publisher

Office 365

Job description

Penn State Extension in Cumberland County seeks an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and financial activities. You will assist educators, staff and the public with administrative tasks, documentation, and event logistics.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic office environment.