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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Pennsylvania State Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering, and Technology is seeking a candidate for an Administrative Support Assistant in the School Director’s office. The successful Administrative Support Assistant will be a detail-oriented and organized individual. This position will perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.

This is an FTE position at 75% with working 30 hours per week. Full Penn State benefits are included.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain research-related budgets, track expenditures, and process budget revisions.

• Collaborate with the faculty and the Office of Research and Outreach to assist with budget preparation and projections.

• Create and maintain confidential files, databases, and reports.

• Support the Director’s Office in the faculty promotion process.

• Compose written communication and proofread correspondence.

• Schedule/maintain a calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries.

• Support the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology and its programs with events and other duties as needed.

Education:

• High School diploma or higher plus two years of related experience

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The following background checks must be completed for this position: 

• Standard background checks. 

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.  

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review