Part-Time Staff Administrative Support Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Administrative Support Assistant to join their dynamic team. This part-time position offers flexible working hours and provides an opportunity to support the Chemistry Department's administrative functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, along with proficiency in essential software tools. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the success of a renowned academic institution. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working independently, this position is a great fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and handle routine inquiries.
• Process and reconcile purchase orders and expense reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

SIMBA

Workday

Concur

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Work Unit: Eberly College of Science

Department: Chemistry, Benkovic Lab

Qualifications: High School diploma or higher plus five-years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The laboratory of Stephen Benkovic in the Chemistry Department is seeking a highly-motivated Administrative Support Assistant.This is a part-time non-academic wage-payroll position, and without benefits. The position has flexible working hours and is for up to 24 hours per week. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills, computer skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality is essential. The individual should be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, SIMBA, Workday, and Concur.

Some specific duties include maintaining Dr. Benkovic's schedule; handling routine inquiries; processing, maintaining and reconciling purchases orders, purchasing cards, and expense reports; VISA's, and maintaining budgets, including tracking expenditures.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application.

Review of applicants will begin immediately until position is filled.

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