Part-Time Administrative Support

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Front Office Student Worker to support the front desk in the RPTM department’s Ford Building. This part-time role involves reception, light clerical tasks, and assisting with mail, printing, copying, scanning, and related duties.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have experience writing for different purposes and audiences.
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office 365 software applications is required.
• The worker must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and time management skills, be organized, and self-directed.
• The worker must behave professionally in the workplace and have a positive attitude while interacting with students, staff, faculty, and other guests in the RPTM suite.

Responsibilities

• Front desk reception (e.g., answering questions to guests, answering phone calls)
• Supporting office tasks such as printing, copying, scanning, binding, and mailing
• Other office tasks as assigned

Skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Front Office Student Worker

The Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management (RPTM) is seeking a student worker to fill a part-time front desk position in the eight floor administrative suite in the Ford Building, to help support the management and promotion of RPTM operations. This is a paid position, and the student worker will be asked to work approximately 5-10 hours per week.

• Front desk reception (e.g., answering questions to guests, answering phone calls)


• Supporting office tasks such as printing, copying, scanning, binding, and mailing


• Other office tasks as assigned

More information about RPTM can be found at: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

The ideal candidate should have experience writing for different purposes and audiences (such as news, business, creative) and possess excellent writing and editing skills. Proficiency working in Microsoft Office 365 software applications is required. The worker must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and time management skills, be organized, and self-directed. The worker must behave professionally in the workplace and have a positive attitude while interacting with students, staff, faculty, and other guests in the RPTM suite.

The position is open to students majoring in RPTM or other units in the College of Health and Human Development. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

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