Administrative Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a versatile and experienced Administrative Assistant to join the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University in our San Diego, CA location. This position provides administrative support to a fast-paced research office environment, supporting faculty, staff, engineers, and student employees, all from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and will contribute to a wide variety of moderately complex business and financial operations. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project) experience
• Interest in learning job related software
• Knowledge of standard office procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Agility in managing multiple priorities concurrently
• Ability to resolve issues and prioritize work, both independently and as a team member, in support of multiple unit and program leaders
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume
• Secret Security Clearance OR ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of security procedures and requirements
• SAP Concur, PSU Buy, Simba, ProPricer and Workday experience
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee division activities and events including Sponsor visits
• Support administrative functions in business operations, infrastructure planning, and coordination
• Proofread documents for appropriate security markings, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting
• Oversee files, records, databases, and reports
• Develop new processes or procedures relevant to the needs of the office
• Update and provide financial reports monthly to leadership and principle investigators
• Assist in the management and implementation of security policies and procedures
• Assist with visitor sign-in, visit requests, and check notifications and security credentials
• Log classified material and prepare classified mailings and courier as needed
• Perform as recruiting coordinator for all new hires
• Assist in the preparation of reports and memorandum
• Handle and generate classified information
• Maintain division files and calendar
• Arrange domestic and international travel and meetings and file travel claims
• Facilitate communications within the Research and Enterprise Offices, as well as external communications
• Manage office resources and supplies
• Assist with requisition/purchasing paperwork and coordinate candidate reviews
• Take notes and track items during meetings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 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