Administrative Support Assistant, Department Of Kinesiology

Penn State

State College, PA, US
Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Coordinate logistics for department travel
Monitor unit budgets and track financial transactions
Review and approve faculty transactions in workday
The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for the Department of Kinesiology while serving as a key liaison with leadership

Job Summary

  • The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for the Department of Kinesiology while serving as a key liaison with leadership.
  • Responsibilities include monitoring unit budgets, initiating financial transactions in SIMBA and Workday, and preparing purchase orders for orders exceeding $25K.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and families.

Matching Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day administrative and operational support for the Department of Kinesiology while serving as a key liaison with leadership.

Salary

Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate logistics for department travel
  • Monitor unit budgets and track financial transactions
  • Review and approve faculty transactions in Workday
  • Initiate labor distribution plans in SIMBA
  • Prepare purchase orders over $25K
  • Verify receipts and general policies for reimbursement

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational skills managing multiple priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools like SharePoint
  • Experience supporting calendars and meeting arrangements
  • Knowledge of SAP Concur expense tracking platforms
  • Ability to collaborate on cross-training initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree required
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Successful completion of background check

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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