Administrative Assistant Intermediate Support Biology

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Biology is seeking an Administrative Assistant-Intermediate Support to support the Center for Infectious Dynamic Disease (CIDD) and Neuroscience Institute.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist the CIDD director with the following responsibilities :

• Daily scheduling expenditure spreadsheet coordinating complex domestic and international travel.
• Assist with Grad recruitment student paper selection seminar speaker selection.
• Distribute announcements collect topics for weekly coffee hour book rooms and plan events.
• Collaborate with CIDD seminar speakers to coordinate travel and itineraries for visits.

Additional duties will include :

Candidate should be capable of problem-solving answering questions providing information and follow-up as necessary; assisting the Department of Biology Administrative Staff and additional tasks as assigned.

The candidate should possess strong investigative skills with the ability to improve upon the existing and develop new duties and business processes. Excellent communication organization and customer service skills along with the ability to work independently and in a team environment are required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Access is a requirement. Must be able to handle multiple priorities monitor and meet overlapping deadlines. The successful candidate will foster a positive professional and efficient work style and provide any support needed to ensure smooth workflow in the department. They will be able to demonstrate initiative collegiality accuracy and promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members. Communicate clearly incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions.

The successful candidate is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a successful in-person training period.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications : None

Application Instruction :

Candidates should upload CV resume and other documents as one PDF.

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 $38300.00 - $55500.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional 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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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 38300 - 55500