Part-Time Staff Administrative Support Assistant

Penn State University - University Park, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - University Park, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The laboratory of Stephen Benkovic in the Chemistry Department is seeking a highly-motivated Administrative Support Assistant. This is a part-time non-academic wage-payroll position, and without benefits. The position has flexible working hours and is for up to 24 hours per week. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills, computer skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality is essential. The individual should be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, SIMBA, Workday, and Concur.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Dr. Benkovic's schedule
• Handling routine inquiries
• Processing, maintaining and reconciling purchase orders
• Managing purchasing cards and expense reports
• Maintaining budgets, including tracking expenditures

Requirements

• High School diploma or higher
• Five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, SIMBA, Workday, and Concur
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational skills
• Attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Part-time position (up to 24 hours per week)