Administrative Assistant - Materials Research Institute

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Financial request initiation and coordination
Center administrative support
Servicenow and simba
This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within MRI, split 50% financial request initiation and 50% center administrative support for the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems (LiMC2)

Job Summary

  • This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within MRI, split 50% financial request initiation and 50% center administrative support for the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems (LiMC2).
  • Key responsibilities include initiating financial requests through ServiceNow into SIMBA, managing calendars, coordinating communications, and assisting with research project coordination for a highly interdisciplinary research center.
  • 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

This position provides shared administrative and financial operations support within MRI, split 50% financial request initiation and 50% center administrative support for the Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems (LiMC2).

Salary

Base: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial request initiation and coordination
  • Center administrative support
  • ServiceNow and SIMBA
  • Microsoft 365 proficiency
  • Professional communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Supporting research academic units
  • Experience with enterprise systems
  • Hybrid fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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