Administrative Assistant - Senior Support

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

The Administrative Assistant supports the general administrative functions of a wide variety of academic or administrative units; including greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, or staff; preparing documents and reports; compiling records; scheduling meetings; organizing and maintaining information; coordinating calendars; analyzing data including budgetary expenditures; and providing general office support. Plan, organize, support, and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes within an office or unit Greet visitors and provide information; review, respond to, and direct inquiries Provide support for scheduling, personal calendars, and travel arrangements Coordinate meeting logistics including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports, presentations, summaries, contracts, and proposals Create and maintain files and databases Monitor and maintain budget, process financial transactions, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and assist with budget preparation and projections Maintain inventory and order office supplies; arrange for equipment maintenance; process work orders for facilities needs Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures Support and coordinate special events; reserve spaces, develop itineraries, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as point of contact with vendors May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized May coordinate work assignments of department/unit support employees to ensure efficient work flow and processes May interview, train, and direct the work of other support staff, students, and wage payroll personnel

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, support, and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes within an office or unit
• Greet visitors and provide information; review, respond to, and direct inquiries
• Provide support for scheduling, personal calendars, and travel arrangements
• Coordinate meeting logistics including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas
• Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
• Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports, presentations, summaries, contracts, and proposals
• Create and maintain files and databases
• Monitor and maintain budget, process financial transactions, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and assist with budget preparation and projections
• Maintain inventory and order office supplies; arrange for equipment maintenance; process work orders for facilities needs
• Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures
• Support and coordinate special events; reserve spaces, develop itineraries, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as point of contact with vendors
• May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized
• May coordinate work assignments of department/unit support employees to ensure efficient work flow and processes
• May interview, train, and direct the work of other support staff, students, and wage payroll personnel

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees