Part-Time Receptionist & Visitor Concierge

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time receptionist at the Radiation Science & Engineering Center to serve as the frontline contact for visitors, answer phones, and support daily operations.

This role requires handling sensitive information, signing in guests, coordinating with staff, and assisting with events, with a schedule of 20–24 hours per week at $20 per hour.

Selected candidate will undergo NRC background checks and fingerprinting; PSU is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Front-desk reception and visitor sign-in experience.
• Ability to answer phones and direct inquiries.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact and escort for visitors; sign-in and security briefing.
• Answer phones and assist callers.
• Provide general office support and scheduling.
• Assist with events, workshops and meetings.
• Maintain office systems and prepare forms for operations.

Skills

Office

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Simba

SAP Concur

Worklion

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time receptionist at the Radiation Science & Engineering Center to serve as the frontline contact for visitors, answer phones, and support daily operations.

This role requires handling sensitive information, signing in guests, coordinating with staff, and assisting with events, with a schedule of 20–24 hours per week at $20 per hour.

Selected candidate will undergo NRC background checks and fingerprinting; PSU is an equal opportunity employer.