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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center at Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to support research, education, and outreach initiatives focused on improving forensic nursing care for survivors of sexual violence.

Job Duties

• Administrative Support: Calendar management, correspondence, proofreading, purchasing, and event coordination.
• Communications: Create presentations, update marketing materials, manage website content and social media.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings/webinars, prepare agendas, take minutes, and manage follow-up.
• Outreach Support: Coordinate with partners, submit conference abstracts, research stakeholders.
• Project Support: Documentation, inventory management, training preparation, and process improvement.

Requirements and Qualifications

Necessary Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and web/creative tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress preferred)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfortable learning new computer software and technology
• Experience with video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Teams)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is a self-starter and motivated individual
• Has strong problem-solving abilities
• Is detail-oriented
• Seeks to deliver high-quality work
• Is adaptable, flexible

About Our Program:

The SAFE-T Center at Penn State, and it's corresponding sexual assault forensic telehealth program (SAFE-T System), seeks to enhance specialty sexual assault forensic exam care in rural and underserved communities. Our nurse-led program is based out of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and housed at University Park, PA. We began in 2016 with a US Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime grant and have since grown and expanded the program beyond Pennsylvania.

We seek talented, hard-working individuals to join our mission-driven team in making a difference in forensic nursing care. For more information about our program, check out our website at: https://safe-tsystem.com/

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