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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus is seeking a candidate for an Administrative Support Assistant to serve as the first point of contact, in person and via phone , maintain confidential information and coordinate travel arrangements .
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following :
Greet customers, provide information, and refer as appropriate.
Screen and process routine telephone communications , mail, and requests.
Schedule and maintain a calendar o f appointments, meetings , travel itineraries , etc.
Coordinate travel arrangements, make reservations, and process reimbursements.
Maintain files and databases ; assemble and format data to create simple reports.
P repare documents, meeting materials , and correspondence .
Update and make routine changes to web pages.
Maintain confidential and sensitive information and materials .
Record and distribute meeting minutes .
Compose and edit written communication .
Maintain inventory and order/purchase office supplies; arrange for equipment - maintenance; process work orders for facilities repairs/needs .
Typical Education:
High School diploma or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position:
This position will require the successful completion of standard background checks.
At Penn State Lehigh Valley, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed, supported, and respected. We believe that academic excellence is only possible when diversity is present. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the most creative talent and most inclusive perspectives on our team.
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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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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