Administrative Support Assistant - Penn State University Park
1 day ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
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.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Support Assistant to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the office and serves as a first point of contact for both visitors and callers. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take pride in providing excellent service, and handle sensitive and confidential information with care and discretion.
This is an in-person position that will require being in the office Monday through Friday.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Greeting customers, providing information, and referring as appropriate; Screening and processing routine telephone communications, mail, and requests.
- Coordinating and managing complex attorney calendars including scheduling meetings via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, ensuring seamless logistics and monitoring calendars to prevent double bookings
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail/deliveries including receipt of subpoenas and other high priority legal documents
- Maintaining confidential and sensitive information and materials
- Supporting the processing of outside law firm invoices, including monitoring incoming emails, and data entry
- Facilitating the execution of agreements and document signatures for attorneys and leadership
- Overseeing reservations and preparation of the OGC conference room and other in-person meetings, ensuring readiness of equipment and materials including catering
- Coordinating travel arrangements, making reservations, and processing reimbursements
- Maintaining inventory and order/purchase office supplies; Arrange for equipment maintenance; Process work orders for facilities repairs/needs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38, $55,500.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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 here.
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