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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The College of the Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Department of History, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Jewish Studies Program, and Latina/o Studies Program.

The primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant will be to provide event support and planning for the above Departments and Programs. This will involve (but is not limited to):

• Schedule events (i.e., place hold on the department calendar, update websites, book venues)

• Send and collect invitations

• Assist with advertising

• Arrange for necessary equipment, as well as catering or meal reservations

• Complete visitor forms

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Handle requests for study abroad and travel funding

• Reconcile reimbursement forms with Financial Office

• Assist faculty and students in making equipment/supply purchases

• Serve as back-up to the Undergraduate Staff Assistant, when needed (i.e., assist with student inquiries and paperwork)

Benefits (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation and sick time

• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

Education and Experience: This position will be filled at the level of Support or Intermediate Support, depending on the final applicant’s experience and education. The Support level requires a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience are requi