Strategic Administrative Support Manager — LAUS Operations

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an Administrative Support Manager to join the LAUS senior staff, directing administrative, financial, and curricular functions to support student success and LAUS operations.

The role includes managing the Associate Dean’s office, budget oversight, and curricular affairs, supervising staff, and coordinating HR processes, events, and facilities. Hybrid role with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with core Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative functions for the Office of the Associate Dean; set procedures and manage priorities.
• Lead administrative budget processing and fund management for LAUS.
• Supervise staff including Paterno Fellows Program and admin support, recruiting, and awards.
• Coordinate curricular affairs and assist with curriculum development/revisions.
• Manage appointment processing and HR forms; plan and oversee events.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

People management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

MS Office 365

HR processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

HR systems

Job description

Penn State University seeks an Administrative Support Manager to join the LAUS senior staff, directing administrative, financial, and curricular functions to support student success and LAUS operations.

The role includes managing the Associate Dean’s office, budget oversight, and curricular affairs, supervising staff, and coordinating HR processes, events, and facilities. Hybrid role with on-site requirements.