Part-Time Work-Study Administrative Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Centre County is seeking a part-time work-study student to support the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) with administrative duties. The role includes receptionist duties, greeting visitors, answering main phone line, and coordinating seminars.

You will assist with financial forms, mail, packages, and room scheduling, and may work on-campus or remotely where allowed. The starting hourly rate is $15.00, with evaluation per university policy.

Qualifications

• Must have a Federal Work-Study award.
• Strong administrative and customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate seminars and manage room scheduling.
• Experience with basic office equipment and mail duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist for the PRC main office; greet visitors and provide information, answer main phone line, provide assistance or redirect as appropriate.
• Support and coordinate weekly seminars; lead contact for conference room scheduling and technology support, set up equipment for meetings and presentations, troubleshoot issues or arrange for support, order meals and refreshments when needed.
• Sort and distribute mail, prepare daily mail slips for outgoing mail, receive and send packages.
• Provide assistance to administrative team members in the preparation, processing, and submission of financial forms (e.g., travel reimbursements, purchasing card reconciliations, etc.).

Skills

Reception skills

Customer service

Tools

Telephone system

Job description

Penn State University in Centre County is seeking a part-time work-study student to support the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) with administrative duties. The role includes receptionist duties, greeting visitors, answering main phone line, and coordinating seminars.

You will assist with financial forms, mail, packages, and room scheduling, and may work on-campus or remotely where allowed. The starting hourly rate is $15.00, with evaluation per university policy.