Administrative Assistant for EMS Ryan Family Student Center
Quick Summary
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills, flexibility in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks,
Responsibilities
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Duties include scheduling advising appointments; supporting the management of social media accounts
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Submitting work orders
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Reserving rooms, answering phones; handling inquiries from parents, prospective students, and current students
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Assisting with office communications and newsletters
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Arranging visits for prospective students and their families
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Supporting career-services-related outreach and activities; and assisting with college recruitment, retention, and advising activities as well as other undergraduate programs
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The applicant will be responsible for overseeing center operations (ordering supplies, ensuring the café area is clean, being a resource for front-desk student workers), and covering the front-desk duties when needed
Requirements
~1 min readExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills, flexibility in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks, and a strong commitment to teamwork and inclusiveness are essential.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software suite and; familiarity with SIMBA, LionPATH, Slate, and Starfish systems.
Application materials should include both a cover letter and resume.
The position will be filled at a level consistent with the candidate's education and relevant experience.
Given the operational nature of this position, this employee will be expected to follow Penn State's standard 40-hour work schedule from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with very limited remote work (approximately one day per month) available depending on the nature of the position's tasks. After-hours and overtime work may be required with ample advance notice.
Review of applicant materials will start shortly after the posting date, and the position will remain open until filled, with the possibility of starting ASAP. Inquiries about the position may be directed to kbs183@psu.edu.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
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Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $36,888–$58,836 a year
- 4% below the $50,000 median for Administrative Assistant jobs on Jobera (443 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
Posting Health
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- Repost count
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- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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