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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn States Housing and Food Services- Maintenance Services area is seeking an Administrative Assistant. This role is a key contributor to organization, record-keeping, and communications across the University.

The Administrative Assistant supports the general administrative functions of the Maintenance Services area; this position will:

• Plan, organize, support, and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes within an office or unit
• Greet visitors and provide information; review, respond to, and direct inquiries
• Provide support for scheduling, personal calendars, and travel arrangements
• Coordinate meeting logistics including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas
• Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
• Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports, presentations, summaries, contracts, and proposals
• Create and maintain files and databases
• Monitor and maintain budget, process financial transactions, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and assist with budget preparation and projections
• Maintain inventory and order office supplies; arrange for equipment maintenance; process work orders for facilities needs
• Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures
• Support and coordinate special events; reserve spaces, develop itineraries, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as point of contact with vendors
• May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized
• May coordinate work assignments of department/unit support employees to ensure efficient work flow and processes
• May interview, train, and direct the work of other support staff, students, and wage payroll personnel

This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

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