Administrative Assistant
AdministrativeAssistant
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“Administrative Assistant at Administrative Assistant. Skills: Office administration. Greet visitors and guests. Serve as point person for conference room technology”
Industry & Context.
U.S. citizens required, Must be authorized to work in U.S.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of relevant experience, General Equivalency Diploma or High School
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of University business systems, Experience with SIMBA, Experience with SAP Concur
What You'll Do.
Greet visitors and guests
Serve as point person for conference room technology
Respond to routine questions
Respond to moderately complex questions
Maintain office supply inventory
Order office supplies
Compile information for agendas
Organize information for meeting materials
Support planning of projects
Support coordination of projects
Assist in preparing financial documents
Assist in travel expenses
Assist in travel reporting
Prepare contracts for signature
Route contracts for signature
Coordinate with internal teams
Obtain information from teams
Ensure proper file storage
Ensure proper file retention
Ensure proper file security
Maintain internal email box
Monitor internal email box
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal Penn State teams; Procurement teams; Finance teams
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project coordination
Full Job Description
# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:** * ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please [login to Workday](https://www.myworkday.com/psu/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q1QI~*qyZ5PNog5Ug~/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld#backheader=true) to complete the[ internal application process](https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ). Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. * ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please [login to Workday](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myworkday.com%2Fpsu%2Fd%2Finst%2F13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QkwE~%2Fcacheable-task%2F23748%245.htmld%23TABINDEX%3D0&data=04%7C01%7Crkh108%40psu.edu%7C4eae4f0ec9854dd03b6808d9663d0c90%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637653234648637442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wChxz3SXc%2F99%2BgXQFsovztGrTOzodVW2mRVTZHPgZrA%3D&reserved=0) to complete the [student application process.](https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. * ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete [the application process for external applicants](https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf). ### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see[Notice to Out of State Applicants](https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice?utm_source=workday&utm_medium=req&utm_campaign=Oct23&utm_id=out-of-state). ** ### **POSITION SPECIFICS** Th
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