Administrative Assistant - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Position Overview

Administrative Assistant – Intermediate Support in Eberly College of Science’s Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

• Provide leadership to the planning and facilitation of support activities for an office or work unit.
• Respond to routine and moderately complex questions/issues concerning unit/University policies, processes, and procedures from internal and external contacts.
• Create and maintain files, databases, and reports.
• Monitor and maintain budgets; track expenditures for seven research faculty members along with their lab personnel and graduate students (knowledge in Simba, PSUBuy, and SAP Concur Penn State systems required).
• Generate, prepare, and maintain reports and spreadsheets, and authorize processing of payments.
• Compile and organize information to develop agendas, meeting materials, and reports.
• Arrange meetings; lead coordination and planning of special events, conferences, and other functions.
• Support the planning and coordination of moderately complex projects.
• Serve on various committees; prepare agendas, take and compose minutes.
• Develop website content and maintain web pages.

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS).
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• No required certifications.
• Successful completion of background check(s) required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.

Salary range: $38,300.00 – $55,500.00. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time). Employees receive a generous 75% tuition discount for themselves, spouses, and children.

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.