Undergraduate Administrative Assistant - Biology

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

TheEberly College of Science Biology DepartmentatThe Pennsylvania State Universityis seeking qualified candidates for anAdministrative Assistant - Intermediate Supportposition to support the undergraduate education team and Associate Head of Undergraduate Education.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• assisting with scheduling meetings and enrolling / acting as timekeeper for students in some courses for the teaching faculty
• supporting coordination and collection of peer evaluation forms, assessment survey data, research credits, and SEEQ data for P & T reviews
• support for advising staff with New Student Orientation (NSO) and other duties over summer.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong investigative skills with the ability to use creative thinking to improve existing and develop new duties and business processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Positive, professional, and efficient work style.
• Initiative, collegiality, accuracy and promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a High School Diploma or higher plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Lionpath will be given extra consideration.

Additional Information:

After a successful training period, this position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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 and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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