Administrative Support Intern
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Engineering Services Office in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is seeking a self-motivated, positive, customer service oriented and quality conscious Administrative Support Intern to join our Facilities Operations & Maintenance team. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
You will:
Answer phones and greet visitors
Assist with assigning, closing, and commenting on facilities work orders
Scan documents for purchasing and travel expense reconciliation
Update building door cores
Verify key inventory and records
Deliver items, such as paper, keys, etc., as requested
Assist Trades as requested
Assist in reorganization of computer shared folders
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.
This is a paid internship located fully on-site in State College, PA; relocation and housing are not provided.
Required skills and experience include:
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Interest in learning job related software
Success in effectively working in an office environment that utilizes diverse communication and organizational skills
Professionalism with a high commitment to customer service
Ability to take initiative and effectively manage time, prioritize, and problem solve
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Preferred skills and experiences include:
SIMBA, Confluence, Workday, and SAP Concur
Active government security clearance
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security i
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