Administrative Support Assistant - Meteorology And Atmospheric Science

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Grant funding oversight
International visitor coordination
Postdoctoral scholar administration
The Administrative Support Assistant provides advanced administrative and operational support for departmental operations, compliance activities, and academic administration, coordinating complex, deadline-driven processes

Job Summary

  • The Administrative Support Assistant provides advanced administrative and operational support for departmental operations, compliance activities, and academic administration, coordinating complex, deadline-driven processes.
  • Responsibilities include monitoring graduate funding, serving as a resource for purchasing and travel, processing J-1 visa applications, coordinating postdoctoral hiring, and overseeing promotion and tenure dossiers.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

The Administrative Support Assistant provides advanced administrative and operational support for departmental operations, compliance activities, and academic administration, coordinating complex, deadline-driven processes.

Salary

Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grant funding oversight
  • International visitor coordination
  • Postdoctoral scholar administration
  • Graduate funding management
  • Promotion and tenure dossier preparation
  • Financial and operational compliance monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Process improvement recommendations
  • Confidential administrative duties
  • Proxy authorization
  • Backup for student employee management

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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