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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Administrative Support Assistant for the Undergraduate Admissions Office. The role involves processing high school records, conducting project-based work, and data entry with a focus on computer skills and accuracy, offering flexible part-time hours and both in-office and remote options.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include data processing of high school records, project-based assignments, and additional data entry tasks.
Offers flexible part-time hours ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, within 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Allows for in-office and remote working arrangements, subject to approval.
Requires strong computer skills and attention to accuracy.
Hourly wage is $15.00.
Minimum qualification: high school diploma or equivalent.
Position requires Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Employment is with the Undergraduate Admissions Office, specifically within the Admissions Services and Evaluation Team.
Job type is part-time and remote.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 20-40 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.

Hourly wage of $15.00.

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.

The Pennsylvania State University 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

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