Administrative Support Assistant

Administrative Support Assistant

Administrative Support Assistant

Penn State Brandywine is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant for its busy Academic Affairs department. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs and provides administrative support to the Assistant Director and faculty located within the work area. Primary responsibilities include: processing contracts, payroll forms, employment paperwork for part-time faculty; scheduling interviews; managing listserves, phone directories, and related databases; assisting in the coordination of various events including part-time faculty orientations, workshops, etc.; completing routine administrative tasks such as answering the phone, maintaining office supply inventories, taking meeting minutes, filing, preparing documents, composing written correspondence, serving on committees, monitoring budgets, and serving as the backup to the campus mailroom. This position handles confidential information and correspondence, and the successful candidate must be able to use discretion in carrying out assigned duties. Candidates must possess excellent attention to detail, have a customer service background, and be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Database experience preferred. Typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typically requires a High School diploma plus one year of work related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a one-year, fixed-term renewable appointment.

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