Administrative Assistant, College of the Liberal Arts

Penn State University • Benner Township, PA

3d • $38,300 - $55,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Applied Linguistics in the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will serve as a key administrative resource for the Center for Language Acquisition and the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center. The Administrative Assistant will support a wide range of activities—including event coordination, front-office support, and research administration—while contributing to the centers’ shared mission to advance understanding of language use and language learning.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work with a high level of professionalism both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment while managing confidential materials
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs
• Experience with core Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide front-office support, including greeting visitors and responding to phone calls and emails
• Support daily operations such as event registration, room reservations, managing office supplies, and submitting expense reports
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, trainings, speaker events, and conference exhibits
• Handle logistics for experiential learning opportunities for students; track participation and compile feedback and assessment data
• Maintain center websites, social media accounts, and mailing lists
• Create and update print and digital publications for marketing purposes

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED