Senior Administrative Assistant, Research Office & Events

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks an Administrative Assistant (Senior Support) to provide comprehensive administrative support to a faculty member, manage research group operations, and coordinate annual conferences and meetings. You will organize daily office activities, schedule calendars and travel, prepare reports, and monitor budgets.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 4+ years of relevant administrative experience.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, and office workflows.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes.
• Greet visitors and manage inquiries.
• Schedule calendars and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and set agendas.
• Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and process financial transactions.

Skills

Office coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Budget tracking

Data analysis

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Penn State University in University Park seeks an Administrative Assistant (Senior Support) to provide comprehensive administrative support to a faculty member, manage research group operations, and coordinate annual conferences and meetings. You will organize daily office activities, schedule calendars and travel, prepare reports, and monitor budgets.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information in a university setting.