Administrative Assistant - Materials Research Institute

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
$38,300.00 - $55,500.00 py
Hybrid
Financial request initiation and coordination
Center administrative support
Microsoft 365 proficiency
This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within MRI, split 50% financial request initiation and coordination and 50% center administrative support for the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems (LiMC2)

Job Summary

  • This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within MRI, split 50% financial request initiation and coordination and 50% center administrative support for the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems (LiMC2).
  • Key responsibilities include serving as a front-line initiator for financial requests, managing calendars, coordinating communications, and assisting with research project coordination.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous tuition discount.

Matching Summary

This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within MRI, split 50% financial request initiation and coordination and 50% center administrative support for the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems (LiMC2).

Salary

$38,300.00 - $55,500.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial request initiation and coordination
  • Center administrative support
  • Microsoft 365 proficiency
  • Professional communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting research units
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems
  • Hybrid work environment comfort

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • GED or High School diploma
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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