Administrative Professional

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Behrend Office of Career Services is searching for an experienced Administrative Professional who is proactive, team-oriented, and customer-service focused. The administrative professional supports the general administrative functions of the Career Services unit, including: greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, or staff; preparing documents and reports; compiling records; scheduling meetings; organizing and maintaining information; coordinating calendars; communicating with internal and external customers to exchange information, resolve issues or concerns; update, monitor, and maintain the Graduate Survey. This position has responsibility to coordinate biannual career fairs that showcase Behrend students to our industry partners, and will also support graduation planning and commencement.

This position typically requires a high school diploma or higher plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience is preferred. Strong ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects simultaneously with the utmost attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position: 

 This position will require successful completion of standard background checks. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Please upload a cover letter and resume at time of application. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 

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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 .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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