Administrative Assistant - Child Health Research Center (CHRC)
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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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.
This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Child Health Research Center (CHRC) within the College of Health and Human Development is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Administrative Assistant to support the administrative, operational, communications, and research activities of the Center. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Administrative Assistant Supervisor and works closely with CHRC faculty, staff, students, and external partners. The Administrative Assistant serves as administrative support to the Center while providing assistance for operational and financial processes as needed. This position may provides administrative support to the CHRC Director and assist with ensuring continuity of daily operations.
LOCATION
This position is based in State College, PA, at the University Park campus and offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Weekly work on campus will be required.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plan, organize, support, and coordinate daily office activities and operational processes.
Schedule meetings and maintain shared calendars.
Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, materials, and follow-up communications.
Serve as a primary point of contact for visitors, students, faculty, and external partners.
Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, templates, memoranda, and communications.
Maintain shared electronic files, records, databases, and documentation.
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