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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Extension Nutrition Links seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality customer support to our statewide team. This includes supporting general administrative functions of the Nutrition Links program, including greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, or staff; preparing documents and reports; compiling records; scheduling meetings; organizing, maintaining, and distributing information; coordinating calendars; analyzing data including budgetary expenditures; and providing general office support to the Nutrition Links state office and program-wide team.

This position offers 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.

Education and Experience:

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position also requires basic computer knowledge and skills, excellent communication (oral and written) skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) and online platforms (i.e., Adobe and Office 365) are required. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail are essential.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to above clearances. 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.