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Part-Time Administrative Assistant- Nuclear Engineering

Penn State University
University Park, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and the Laboratory for Materials in Medicine led by Prof. Dipanjan Pan is seeking a detail-oriented part time administrative support assistant to provide operational support to the PI, with completing the administrative and business office tasks needed to run a research group.

Duties include:

  • maintaining calendars and scheduling appointments

  • monitoring budgets

  • arranging and coordinating travel

  • processing reimbursements

  • assisting with lab orders

  • reconciling purchasing cards within the group

  • conference room scheduling

  • emailing listservs

  • assisting with coordinating and managing regular group meetings

  • working closely with the College of Engineering and NUCE business office and research office to facilitate the processing of appropriate forms and documents

The successful candidate will have the option of working a hybrid schedule.

 

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication. Knowledge in SIMBA SAP/Concur, Shop OnLion, and Worklion/Workday is preferred but not necessary. Candidate must demonstrate professionalism with a high commitment to customer service; organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage and prioritize tasks with minimal direction; and exercise discretion and judgment while managing confidential information.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act o

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