Administrative Assistant - Materials Research Institute

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Base: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Servicenow and simba system experience
Financial request initiation and coordination
Microsoft 365 proficiency (outlook, word, excel)
This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within the Materials Research Institute at Penn State

Job Summary

  • This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within the Materials Research Institute at Penn State.
  • The role is split evenly between initiating financial requests through ServiceNow and providing administrative support to the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems.
  • Employees enjoy robust benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within the Materials Research Institute at Penn State.

Salary

Base: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ServiceNow and SIMBA system experience
  • Financial request initiation and coordination
  • Microsoft 365 proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Calendar and meeting management skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting academic or research units
  • Familiarity with enterprise administrative systems
  • Comfort working in hybrid fast-paced environments
  • Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2+ years of relevant administrative experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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