Student Health Services Admin & Front Desk

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in University Park has an opening for a Health Services Assistant starting November 2, 2026. This 100% FTE role is based in the Student Health Center and follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

schedule. The Health Services Assistant serves as the first point of contact for student clients and campus partners, delivering a welcoming, confidential administrative support in a busy counseling office.

Qualifications

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with handling confidential information and maintaining privacy is preferred.
• Ability to learn new technologies and support student care in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing calls
• Welcoming student clients and visitors
• Scheduling appointments
• Maintaining records
• Managing office communications
• Assisting with a variety of administrative functions

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

EMR systems

SAP Concur Travel

25Live room scheduling

P-card expense reporting

PSUbuy purchasing

Catering coordination

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in University Park has an opening for a Health Services Assistant starting November 2, 2026. This 100% FTE role is based in the Student Health Center and follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

schedule. The Health Services Assistant serves as the first point of contact for student clients and campus partners, delivering a welcoming, confidential administrative support in a busy counseling office.