Administrative Assistant - Dean's Office, College of IST
Quick Summary
Key responsibilities of the position include the following: Coordinate the hiring process for some of the college’s wage payroll employees, ensuring paperwork, onboarding steps,
Responsibilities
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Preferred successful candidates will exhibit the following:
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, evolving responsibilities, and organizational growth.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also maintaining responsibility for independently assigned work.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and university partners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with confidential information.
- Willingness to embrace new opportunities and challenges.
- Advanced skills in MS Office, such as Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
Additional Information
To be fully considered for this position, applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that you upload one document with all materials enclosed.
Work Arrangement
This position offers a hybrid work schedule but requires regular on-site presence at the University Park location, with multiple in-office days each week.
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
- $40,608–$58,836 a year
- 1% below the $50,000 median for Administrative Assistant jobs on Jobera (443 salaries).
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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