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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Administrative Support Assistant for the Undergraduate Admissions Office (UAO). The role involves processing high school records, performing project-based tasks, and additional data entry, requiring strong computer skills and accuracy while offering part-time, flexible hybrid work hours.

Highlights

Handles data processing of high school records and project-based administrative work.
Performs additional data entry tasks requiring proficiency with computers and high accuracy.
Offers flexible part-time hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with options for both in-office and remote work.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent for eligibility.
Requires background checks including PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Position is within the Undergraduate Admissions Office's Admissions Services and Evaluation Team.
Employment type is part-time, 30-40 hours per week, based on office needs and employee preference.
Commitment to equal opportunity employment and promoting equity, respect, and belonging at Penn State.
Work location is hybrid, approval of remote/hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of location.

Administrative Support Assistant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Undergraduate Admissions Office (UAO) is seeking candidates for administrative support assistant positions on the Admissions Services and Evaluation Team. Positions are available for 30-40 hours per week, depending on office needs and employee preference.

The UAO offers flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with in-office and remote options.

Duties include the data processing of high school records, project-based work, and additional data entry where computer skills and accuracy are essential.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

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.

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.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The UAO offers flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with in-office and remote options.

Duties include the data processing of high school records, project-based work, and additional data entry where computer skills and accuracy are essential.