Temporary Business Office Assistant

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Temporary Business Office Assistant to support efficient operations within the Linguistic Data Consortium. This role involves various administrative tasks such as answering phones, assisting visitors, and managing inventory, ideal for someone with relevant experience seeking flexible hours. The position allows for 15-20 hours per week during regular business hours.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of administrative support experience required.
• Basic clerical or customer service skills necessary.
• Must be reliable and have Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support: answer telephones, assist office visitors, and maintain files.
• Manage office and kitchen supplies inventory and distribute mail.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service experience

Reliability

Education

High School degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temporary Business Office Assistant

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

COVID-19 vaccination or a University authorized exemption is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.

Posted Job Title
Temporary Business Office Assistant

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The Linguistic Data Consortium is seeking a Temporary Business Office Assistant to provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the department. The Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC) is an open consortium of universities, libraries, corporations and government research laboratories. LDC was formed in 1992 to address the critical data shortage then facing language technology research and development.

Job Description

Duties:

Provide administrative support: answer telephones and take messages, assist
office visitors, update and/or supply information, distribute mail and
packages, hand carry mail, maintain files, maintain office and kitchen supplies
inventory; correspondence, and other similar duties upon request.

Flexible work hours: 15-20 hrs/week. Hiring for regular business hours (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm)

Please send your availability to [e-mail] upon applying.

Qualifications:

High School degree with 1 to 3 years of experience required. Administrative support experience or in related areas. Basic Skills: clerical or customer service experience required. Microsoft Word and Excel experience a plus. Must be reliable.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/3600-Market-Linguistic-Data-Consortium/Temporary-Business-Office-Assistant_JR00043775







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