Office Assistant - EME

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks two student employees to provide administrative and customer service support about 10 hours per week each in the office of the department head.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, distributing mail, stocking copier supplies, organizing office and supply areas, and assisting with departmental events; some evenings or weekend event coverage may occur, with support for EME social media posts.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Able to interact comfortably with faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Willing to support events during evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle mail distribution.
• Stock copier supplies and organize office areas.
• Support departmental events and office projects.
• Collaborate with marketing on EME social media posts.

Skills

Reliable

Organized

Professional

Customer interaction

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, organizing 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, organized, 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.

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. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

VALUES

Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.

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