Office Assistant - EME

Penn State University; Benner Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking two student employees to provide admin and customer service support in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. The role is about 10 hours per week per person, with responsibilities including greeting visitors, mail distribution, stocking copier supplies, and assisting with departmental events.

The starting rate is $15 per hour. Most hours occur during weekday business hours, with occasional evenings or weekend events.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable and professional in interactions with faculty, staff, students, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer inquiries.
• Distribute mail and stock copier supplies.
• Organise office and supply areas and support general office projects.
• Support departmental events and collaborate with marketing for social media posts.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering seeks two student employees to provide administrative and customer service support approximately 10 hours per week each in the office of the department head. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, distributing mail, stocking copier supplies, organising office and supply areas, general office projects, and supporting departmental events. Will also work with marketing and communications to make suggestions for posts to EME social media. Most hours will occur during weekday business hours, with occasional evening or weekend event support. Successful candidates will be reliable, organised, professional, and comfortable interacting with faculty, staff, students, and guests. The starting rate is $15 per hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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, colour, 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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