Instructional Design

Learning & Development

Higher Ed

K-12

Sales

Customer Success

Product Development

Software Engineering

Academic Advising

Marketing

Fully Remote

Tutoring

Information Technology

All Jobs

Companies

Schools

Former Teachers

$100K+

Entry Level
About Post a job
Existing employer? Sign in
edtech.com
Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University

Administrative Support Assistant

🇺🇸 Hybrid - University Park, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $38K - $56K 💻 Other 🗓️ April 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Administrative Support Assistant. This role provides administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean for Student Success and helps coordinate cross-functional initiatives related to student success, diversity and inclusion programming, and recruitment within the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The assistant manages calendars, prepares leadership materials, supports events, compiles data for assessments, and helps advance student engagement from recruitment through graduation.

Highlights
  • Provide administrative support including calendar, travel management, preparation of leadership materials, and handling confidential information for the Associate Dean for Student Success.
  • Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, and summary reports for leadership and committees while maintaining compliance with University records retention policies.
  • Coordinate seminars, workshops, retreats, and programs supporting Student Success initiatives ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
  • Assist with financial transactions and operational support as necessary.
  • Support climate surveys, recruiting metrics, participation tracking, and program assessment to aid KPIs, accreditation, and strategic planning.
  • Engage in outreach aligned with IST's "Be You in Tech" community and recruitment messaging.
  • Require General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • No required certifications; however, background checks including PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check are mandatory.
  • Salary range is $38,300 to $55,500 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
  • Supports the College of Information Sciences and Technology, particularly initiatives related to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and undergraduate recruitment and career services.

Administrative Support Assistant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. 
​
POSITION SPECIFICS​
The Administrative Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean for Student Success and supports cross-functional initiatives spanning the Chaiken Student Success Center, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programming, and Undergraduate Recruitment and Career Services within the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST).
This role requires a high level of autonomy, sound judgment, and coordination across multiple stakeholders to support student success initiatives, inclusive excellence efforts, and recruitment activities. The position plays a critical role in advancing IST's commitment to belonging, access, and student-centered engagement from recruitment through graduation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Student Success, including calendar and travel management, preparation of leadership materials, meeting support, special projects, and the handling of confidential student, personnel, and strategic information.
  • Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, briefing documents, and summary reports for leadership and college wide committees, and maintain accurate, organized electronic records in compliance with University retention policies.
  • Coordinate seminars, workshops, retreats, and programs in support of Student Success initiatives, including providing backup support at events, and ensuring programs and activities are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with Penn State and IST values.
  • Assist with initiating financial transactions and provide operational support as needed.
  • Support climate surveys, recruiting metrics, participation tracking, and program assessment efforts by compiling data, summaries, and reports to support KPIs, accreditation, and strategic planning.
  • Support outreach aligned with IST's "Be You in Tech" community and recruitment messaging.
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
 Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
 
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38,300.00 - $55,500.00.
 
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
 
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.

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.

EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
 

Similar Jobs

Asst Dir for Applied Learning

Kansas State University

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

[2026-2027] Instructional Dean - Elementary School

KIPP NYC Schools

🇺🇸 New York, NY

Associate Director- Center for Student Advocacy and Community

University of Houston

🇺🇸 Remote - US

[2026-2027] Director of Teaching and Learning (STEM) - High School

KIPP NYC Schools

🇺🇸 Bronx, NY

Instructional Coach (26.27 School Year)

KIPP St. Louis

🇺🇸 St. Louis, MO