About the role#
The Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at the College of Health and Human Development is hiring a part-time administrative support student for the 26-27 academic year. This position is open to students who have received a federal work-study award.
What you'll do#
- Act as the receptionist for the main office by greeting visitors, answering the phone, and providing information.
- Coordinate weekly seminars, including scheduling conference rooms, setting up meeting technology, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Manage meeting logistics such as ordering meals and refreshments.
- Handle daily mail distribution, prepare mail slips, and manage incoming and outgoing packages.
- Support the administrative team with processing financial forms like travel reimbursements and purchasing card reconciliations.
What you'll need#
- You must have received a federal work-study award.
- You must be able to verify your work-study award status within your LionPATH account.
Location & details#
- The role is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Work may be performed on-site or remotely at the discretion of the employer.
- The starting hourly rate is $15.00.
- This is a part-time position with a rolling term.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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