Administrative Assistant - Senior Support Biology

Administrative Assistant - Senior SupportThe Department of Biology is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Senior Support to support faculty members. The successful candidate will be expected to assist faculty with the Promotion and Tenure process to ensure material is completed appropriately to meet college deadlines. This position will assist faculty with Activity Insight training, data entry, and collection of Faculty Activity Reports as well as the collection of Sabbatical Requests, AC-40 review and Non-Tenure promotions.

Additional duties include monitoring research grant balances and end dates, assisting with posting and hiring part-time non-academic positions as well as providing administrative support to the Awards and Mentoring Committee and other departmental committees. The selected candidate should be capable of problem-solving, answering questions, providing information and following-up as necessary, as well as assisting with answering main departmental phone line.The ideal candidate should possess:strong investigative skills with the ability to use creative thinking to improve existing and develop new duties and business processesexcellent communication, organization, and customer service skillsability to work independently and in a team environmentproficiency in Microsoft Office Suiteability to handle multiple priorities, monitor, and meet overlapping deadlinesinitiative, collegiality, accuracy and promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team membersAfter a successful training period, this position will operate on a hybrid remote/onsite schedule.Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required CertificationsAssociate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneSalary & BenefitsThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.

One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.