Administrative Assistant - Materials Research Institute
Penn State
University Park, PA, US
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 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 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 scheduling management
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Nice-to-have
Experience supporting academic or research units
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems
Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects
Comfort working in hybrid fast-paced environment
Key Requirements
GED or High School diploma
2+ years of relevant administrative experience
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship