Part-Time Administrative Support

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management is seeking a part-time Front Office Student Worker to support a busy administrative suite in the Ford Building. The role offers approximately 5–10 hours per week and involves front desk duties, general office tasks, and attendance to guests and staff in a professional environment.

Ideal candidates have strong writing/editing abilities, experience tailoring content to different audiences, and proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Experience writing for different purposes and audiences (news, business, creative).
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office365 software applications.

Responsibilities

• Front desk reception (answering questions from guests, handling phone calls).
• Support office tasks such as printing, copying, scanning, binding, and mailing.
• Perform other office tasks as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

MS Office 365

Education

RPTM or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office365

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.

The student's primary responsibilities will include:

• 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

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 Office365 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.

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

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

Background Checks/Clearances

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

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