Administrative Support for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE

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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and / or availability of funding. This is a / an 75 % full-time equivalency (FTE) job. This position will work 30 hours per week. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Susan Hirt Hagen CORE is seeking an Administrative Assistant (support level) with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and technology skills. The Administrative Assistant supports the general administrative functions of Susan Hirt Hagen CORE; including greeting / referring / assisting visitors, preparing documents and reports, compiling records, scheduling meetings, organizing and maintaining information, coordinating calendars, reconciling budgetary expenditures, and providing general office support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, organize, support and coordinate the daily office activities and administrative processes for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE;

Assist with meeting preparation and agenda creation, taking minutes during meetings, assigning action steps for team members;

Assist with scheduling meetings and using shared calendars;

Submit catering requests for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE related events / meetings;

Initiate appropriate requests to reconcile SAP concur expenses and required office purchases

Manage Federal House facility requests through 25Live and CCURE;

Organize shared reports, documents, and records in Microsoft OneDrive;

Manage student volunteer database, including overseeing the clearance process;

Maintain Federal House building standards, including kitchen upkeep, maintenance requests, and overall building appearance;

When required, arrange travel plans for faculty and staff work trips

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Professional demeanor and commitment to high-quality customer service.

Prior administrative experience in higher education, healthcare, or a complex organizational environment preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Teams / Zoom and calendar management systems strongly preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)

No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Required Certifications :

None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please submit a cover letter and resume at the time of application completion.

The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) was established in 1998 at Penn State Behrend through the generosity of Susan H. Hagen. CORE is dedicated to promoting positive youth development in ErieCounty, Pennsylvania. CORE makes a concerted effort to create a culture of hope for youth in Erie County. To achieve this, we help facilitate positive relationships between youth, peers, and adults by partnering with schools and education sites each academic year.

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $34,800.00 - $50,500.00.

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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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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