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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Administrative Support (CSED)

🇺🇸 University Park, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $20 per Hour

💻 Customer Support

🗓️ October 20th, 2025

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Support (CSED). This role involves welcoming visitors, handling phone, email, and in-person inquiries, providing front desk coverage, supporting event planning and promotion, conducting research for spiritual and ethical initiatives, collaborating with staff, and managing evening closing procedures.

Highlights
  • Provide front desk coverage and general administrative support for the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED).
  • Welcome visitors and respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person with professionalism.
  • Assist in planning, promoting, and implementing programs and events hosted by CSED.
  • Conduct research and prepare materials related to religious, spiritual, and ethical development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with CSED staff on projects to enhance educational and community outreach efforts.
  • Assist with evening operations including securing the facility and completing end-of-day tasks.
  • Starting pay rate is $20 per hour.
  • Successful completion of background checks is required.
  • Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, and an interest in interfaith engagement, community development, or student programming.
  • Position is part-time at Penn State University Park.

Part-Time Administrative Support (CSED) 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
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED), located in the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center/Eisenhower Chapel is seeking applicants interested in working part-time as Administrative Support.

Job duties to include:
    • Welcoming visitors and responding to phone, email, and in-person inquiries with professionalism and care. 
    • Providing front desk coverage and general administrative support. 
    • Assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of programs and events offered by CSED. 
    • Conducting research and preparing materials to support religious, spiritual, and ethical development initiatives as needed.  
    • Collaborating with CSED staff on projects that enhance the educational and community outreach efforts of the center. 
    • Assist with evening operations and ensure proper closing procedures are followed, including securing the facility and completing end-of-day tasks. 

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, and an interest in interfaith engagement, community development, or student programming. 
  • Compensation:
  • The starting rate for this job is $20/hr.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
 
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.