Part-Time Administrative Support - Work-Study

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a part-time Administrative Support staff member under the Federal Work Study program. The role supports the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center in the College of Health and Human Development for the 26-27 academic year.

Responsibilities include receptionist duties, coordinating weekly seminars, setting up equipment, handling mail, and assisting the administrative team with travel reimbursements and purchases as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a Federal Work Study award.
• Experience with front-desk reception and visitor assistance.
• Experience coordinating meetings or seminars.
• Ability to set up equipment and support conferences.
• Support administrative tasks such as mail, travel reimbursements, and purchasing card reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer the main phone line; direct inquiries as appropriate.
• Coordinate weekly seminars; manage conference room scheduling and tech support.
• Sort and distribute mail; prepare outgoing mail and track packages.
• Assist with administrative processes like reimbursements and purchases.
• Provide general office support to the administrative team.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Seminar coordination

Mail handling

Administrative support

Phone handling

Job description

Penn State University seeks a part-time Administrative Support staff member under the Federal Work Study program. The role supports the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center in the College of Health and Human Development for the 26-27 academic year.

Responsibilities include receptionist duties, coordinating weekly seminars, setting up equipment, handling mail, and assisting the administrative team with travel reimbursements and purchases as needed.