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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Brandywine is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant (part-time) to provide on-campus support for its Academic Affairs and Student Disability Resources Departments.

This opening may offer a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities for Academic Affairs include:

• Assist the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs with part-time faculty hiring.
• Help plan and organize academic events.
• Handle reimbursements and related administrative tasks.
• Answer phone calls and manage office communications.
• Maintain office supply inventories.
• Support faculty with administrative requests.
• Assist academic committees and programs.
• Draft written correspondence.
• Manage and update databases.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Affairs department.

Primary responsibilities for Student Disability Resources include:

• Processing and scheduling exam accommodations
• Proctoring exams
• Assisting with events and operations of the SDR Center

This opening is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Additional assistance may be requested during summer months.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Database experience preferred.
• This opening handles confidential information and correspondence, and the successful candidate must be able to use discretion in carrying out assigned duties.
• Candidates must possess excellent attention to detail, demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, have a customer service background, and be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.   

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