Administrative Office Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical
We are searching for an experienced administrative office assistant who is proactive, team-oriented, quality conscious, and customer-service focused to join the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State. You will assist with the administrative workload and workflow across A2SO to include setting priorities, improving efficiency, meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and assisting the division needs.
ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Assist with general administrative functions and activities for A2SO division heads and leadership
- Perform moderately complex and confidential administrative duties
- Act as point of contact and monitor human resources, security, IT, and facility processes and documentation to ensure deadlines are met
- Coordinate, prioritize, and maintain schedule and calendar of meetings, appointments and special events in multiple calendars across offices, to include government sponsors and event planning
- Initiate purchasing and procurement request, maintain office supply inventory, while following procurement policies and sponsor requirements
- Assist with travel and expense reconciliations
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
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.
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 . Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,800.00 - $70,200.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the…
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