Administrative Support Assistant for Penn State Extension Nutrition Links Progra

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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. 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 to complete the student application process. 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.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Extension Nutrition Links seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality customer support to our statewide team. This includes supporting general administrative functions of the Nutrition Links program, including greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, or staff; preparing documents and reports; compiling records; scheduling meetings; organizing, maintaining, and distributing information; coordinating calendars; analyzing data including budgetary expenditures; and providing general office support to the Nutrition Links state office and program-wide team.This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work.Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.Education and Experience:

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position also requires basic computer knowledge and skills, excellent communication (oral and written) skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) and online platforms (i.e., Adobe and Office 365) are required. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail are essential.This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to above clearances.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$34,800.00 - $50,500.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster

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