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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Work Unit: Eberly College of Science

Department: Chemistry, Benkovic Lab

Qualifications: High School diploma or higher plus five-years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The laboratory of Stephen Benkovic in the Chemistry Department is seeking a highly-motivated Administrative Support Assistant. This is a part-time non-academic wage-payroll position, and without benefits. The position has flexible working hours and is for up to 24 hours per week. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills, computer skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality is essential. The individual should be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, SIMBA, Workday, and Concur.

Some specific duties include maintaining Dr. Benkovic’s schedule; handling routine inquiries; processing, maintaining and reconciling purchases orders, purchasing cards, and expense reports; VISA’s, and maintaining budgets, including tracking expenditures. 

To apply for this position, please complete the online application.

Review of applicants will begin immediately until position is filled.

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