Administrative Assistant - Materials Research Institute

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Base: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Financial request initiation via servicenow
Simba system processing experience
Microsoft 365 proficiency required
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 50% on initiating financial requests through ServiceNow and SIMBA and 50% on providing administrative support to the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems.
  • Employees enjoy robust retirement plans, comprehensive medical coverage, 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

  • Financial request initiation via ServiceNow
  • SIMBA system processing experience
  • Microsoft 365 proficiency required
  • Calendar and meeting coordination skills
  • Strong organizational time management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting academic research units
  • Familiarity with enterprise administrative systems
  • Comfortable in fast-paced hybrid environment
  • Project coordination with international collaborators

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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