Student Center Admin – Advising & Outreach

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks an Administrative Assistant to support undergraduate advising, recruitment, career counseling, learning support, and engagement activities at the Ryan Family Student Center. You will manage front-desk duties, schedule appointments, reserve rooms, handle inquiries from students and families, and assist with communications.

The role requires HS diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant experience; preferred candidates have strong teamwork, Microsoft

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and campus information systems preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule advising appointments and support social media management.
• Submit work orders and reserve rooms; answer phones and inquiries.
• Assist with office communications and newsletters; arrange visits for prospective students.
• Support career-services outreach and campus recruitment activities.
• Oversee center operations and front-desk coverage when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMBA

LionPATH

Slate

Starfish

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks an Administrative Assistant to support undergraduate advising, recruitment, career counseling, learning support, and engagement activities at the Ryan Family Student Center. You will manage front-desk duties, schedule appointments, reserve rooms, handle inquiries from students and families, and assist with communications.

The role requires HS diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant experience; preferred candidates have strong teamwork, Microsoft