Part-Time Administrative & Events Support Specialist

Penn State Professional Personnel Development Center; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant at Penn State Professional Personnel Development Center in Williamsport, PA will provide essential clerical support to PPDC staff on-site. The role involves answering phones, directing calls and visitors, organizing documents, maintaining records, and assisting with meeting scheduling and event logistics.

Daily duties include data entry, updating contact lists, assisting with registration and materials for workshops, and coordinating communication

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, clerical tasks, and data entry.
• Strong communication via phone, email, and in-person.
• Ability to schedule meetings, organize calendars, and support project coordination.
• Familiarity with basic office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Postsecondary coursework or experience in office administration or education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, respond to routine inquiries, and direct calls and visitors.
• Prepare and organize documents, maintain files and records, and schedule meetings.
• Support workshop and training logistics and assist with registration and materials.
• Update contact lists and coordinate communication with partners and participants.
• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and collaboration in an educational environment.

Skills

Administrative support

Phone etiquette

Executive assistance

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant at Penn State Professional Personnel Development Center in Williamsport, PA will provide essential clerical support to PPDC staff on-site. The role involves answering phones, directing calls and visitors, organizing documents, maintaining records, and assisting with meeting scheduling and event logistics.

Daily duties include data entry, updating contact lists, assisting with registration and materials for workshops, and coordinating communication