Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Office of New Student Orientation and Transitions is housed within the Office of the Dean of Students unit of the Division of Student Affairs. This Office is responsible for supporting student success and transitions for SMU undergraduate students, including coordinating the fall and spring versions of Mustang Start-Up (SMU’s virtual orientation program), Stampede (the extended orientation program), and other critical transition programs.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Coordinator for Orientation & Transitions is responsible for supporting the vision, initiatives, programs, and daily operations of the Orientation & Transitions office for new SMU undergraduate students. The Coordinator will serve as programming support for major transition programs including Fall and Spring versions of orientation, student success and transitions, as well as promote institutional affinity. The Coordinator collaborates with orientation staff and partners across campus to understand and meet the needs of matriculating students and their families. Also, supports University enrollment goals by participating in committees and initiatives that improve the transition experience and overall retention of new students.
Essential Functions:
Programming - Serves as programming support for all orientation and transition events. Ensures cohesion across all orientation programming including virtual and in-person. Works collaboratively with partners across campus to strategically streamline new student processes associated with transitioning onto campus during the Spring and Fall semester.
Recruiting - Manages the full lifecycle of orientation student volunteers and student orientation leaders. Responsible for the creation of promotional materials for student outreach. Leads informational meetings, tabling sessions, social media campaigns, and other marketing opportunities as they arise.
Supervision - Partners with the Director of Orientation & Transitions to design training curriculum for orientation leaders and orientation student volunteers. Supervises orientation leaders daily throughout the summer to ensure execution on orientation programming. Provides orientation leaders with opportunities for professional development and team harmony.
Ordering, event reservations and support - Makes purchases on behalf of the orientation office for programming. Responsible for securing location reservations and auxiliary support for events through campus reservation system
Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for events.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in higher education, counseling and student personnel or student affairs administration is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Previous higher education experience is preferred, particularly experience in programming, large-scale event planning/coordinating, social media marketing, and student advising, training, teaching, and facilitation. Individuals active or engaged in professional associations such as NODA or NASPA is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills along with a commitment to student development and training and a willingness to take initiative.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, time management and project management skills.
Candidate familiarity with best practices and theories regarding orientation, transitions and retention is a plus.
Candidate ability to work well with students in counseling, teaching and advising is preferred.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Box and other related programs.
Candidate familiarity with Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, Advantage and Slate is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand
Reach above shoulders
Carry/lift over 25-50 lbs
Handle objects (dexterity)
Push/pull
Walk for long distances
Drive motorized equipment
Deadline to Apply:
March 29, 2024
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Full Time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Office of New Student Orientation and Transitions is housed within the Office of the Dean of Students unit of the Division of Student Affairs. This Office is responsible for supporting student success and transitions for SMU undergraduate students, including coordinating the fall and spring versions of Mustang Start-Up (SMU’s virtual orientation program), Stampede (the extended orientation program), and other critical transition programs.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Coordinator for Orientation & Transitions is responsible for supporting the vision, initiatives, programs, and daily operations of the Orientation & Transitions office for new SMU undergraduate students. The Coordinator will serve as programming support for major transition programs including Fall and Spring versions of orientation, student success and transitions, as well as promote institutional affinity. The Coordinator collaborates with orientation staff and partners across campus to understand and meet the needs of matriculating students and their families. Also, supports University enrollment goals by participating in committees and initiatives that improve the transition experience and overall retention of new students.
Essential Functions:
Programming - Serves as programming support for all orientation and transition events. Ensures cohesion across all orientation programming including virtual and in-person. Works collaboratively with partners across campus to strategically streamline new student processes associated with transitioning onto campus during the Spring and Fall semester.
Recruiting - Manages the full lifecycle of orientation student volunteers and student orientation leaders. Responsible for the creation of promotional materials for student outreach. Leads informational meetings, tabling sessions, social media campaigns, and other marketing opportunities as they arise.
Supervision - Partners with the Director of Orientation & Transitions to design training curriculum for orientation leaders and orientation student volunteers. Supervises orientation leaders daily throughout the summer to ensure execution on orientation programming. Provides orientation leaders with opportunities for professional development and team harmony.
Ordering, event reservations and support - Makes purchases on behalf of the orientation office for programming. Responsible for securing location reservations and auxiliary support for events through campus reservation system
Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for events.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in higher education, counseling and student personnel or student affairs administration is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Previous higher education experience is preferred, particularly experience in programming, large-scale event planning/coordinating, social media marketing, and student advising, training, teaching, and facilitation. Individuals active or engaged in professional associations such as NODA or NASPA is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills along with a commitment to student development and training and a willingness to take initiative.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, time management and project management skills.
Candidate familiarity with best practices and theories regarding orientation, transitions and retention is a plus.
Candidate ability to work well with students in counseling, teaching and advising is preferred.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Box and other related programs.
Candidate familiarity with Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, Advantage and Slate is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand
Reach above shoulders
Carry/lift over 25-50 lbs
Handle objects (dexterity)
Push/pull
Walk for long distances
Drive motorized equipment
Deadline to Apply:
March 29, 2024
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Office of Wellbeing Education was established in 2022 and is responsible for health promotion for the SMU community, including oversight of the Wellbeing Education Student Team (WESTies) that provides peer education. Additionally, the University’s recovery efforts are housed within the office. There is considerable opportunity for the development and growth of wellbeing efforts at SMU as this office continues to take shape.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Director of Wellbeing Education works as a member of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students leadership team in assessing, developing, managing, and promoting a holistic health and wellness culture at Southern Methodist University (SMU). This position will develop and implement a vision for the newly-created Office of Wellbeing Education and work collaboratively with offices and departments across campus to promote wellbeing, specifically those within the Division of Student Affairs. The Director of Wellbeing Education supervises staff members, including the recovery program coordinator.
Essential Functions:
Provide leadership for the newly-created Office of Wellbeing Education using evidence-based health promotion approaches to develop a vision, strategies, and programs that advance a culture of holistic health and wellbeing and address critical priority areas for student wellness at SMU. This includes supervising the recovery program coordinator.
Collaborate with colleagues across campus and within the Division of Student Affairs in planning and implementing large- and small-scale programming and presentations for the campus that promote health and wellbeing.
Conduct health needs assessments and other public health surveys to drive program planning. Produce comprehensive reports to educate stakeholders and inform strategic planning and decision-making. Complete the biannual Drug Free Campus-Act reports.
Support the ongoing work of the Student Recovery Program and oversee the substance use prevention efforts on campus.
Maintain and oversee department budgets in partnership with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and the Senior Financial Budget Officer for the Division of Student Affairs. Pursue additional funding for program and office support through collaboration with the Division of Development and External Affairs' fundraising efforts and through grant writing.
Provide direction and leadership for a core group of students to promote awareness and effective delivery of health-related information and programs. Recruit, train, and supervise 10-15 Wellbeing Education Team members (WESTies) each year.
Serve as a member of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Leadership Team.
The position requires some evening and weekend work depending upon training requests and student needs.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree is required. Field of study for degree in public health, higher education or other closely related field, is required.
A minimum of five years of work experience in the field of health education or health promotion is required. College health and wellbeing experience or experience with corporate wellbeing initiatives is required.
Experience with developing and utilizing student/peer leaders is preferred. Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis is preferred.
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, project and time management skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects and multiple tasks.
Candidate must have effective presentation and facilitation skills, be able to use data collection and software for data analysis and be able to perform budget planning and monitor expenditures.
Candidate must ensure confidentiality, including medical records and other health data, and have the ability to handle sensitive, traumatic situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required. Website Maintenance skills, and Social Media skills are preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Bend, crawl, squat, climb
Reach above shoulders
Sit for long periods of time
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Kneel, stand, push/pull
Walk for long distances
Drive motorized equipment
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
Full Time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Office of Wellbeing Education was established in 2022 and is responsible for health promotion for the SMU community, including oversight of the Wellbeing Education Student Team (WESTies) that provides peer education. Additionally, the University’s recovery efforts are housed within the office. There is considerable opportunity for the development and growth of wellbeing efforts at SMU as this office continues to take shape.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Director of Wellbeing Education works as a member of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students leadership team in assessing, developing, managing, and promoting a holistic health and wellness culture at Southern Methodist University (SMU). This position will develop and implement a vision for the newly-created Office of Wellbeing Education and work collaboratively with offices and departments across campus to promote wellbeing, specifically those within the Division of Student Affairs. The Director of Wellbeing Education supervises staff members, including the recovery program coordinator.
Essential Functions:
Provide leadership for the newly-created Office of Wellbeing Education using evidence-based health promotion approaches to develop a vision, strategies, and programs that advance a culture of holistic health and wellbeing and address critical priority areas for student wellness at SMU. This includes supervising the recovery program coordinator.
Collaborate with colleagues across campus and within the Division of Student Affairs in planning and implementing large- and small-scale programming and presentations for the campus that promote health and wellbeing.
Conduct health needs assessments and other public health surveys to drive program planning. Produce comprehensive reports to educate stakeholders and inform strategic planning and decision-making. Complete the biannual Drug Free Campus-Act reports.
Support the ongoing work of the Student Recovery Program and oversee the substance use prevention efforts on campus.
Maintain and oversee department budgets in partnership with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and the Senior Financial Budget Officer for the Division of Student Affairs. Pursue additional funding for program and office support through collaboration with the Division of Development and External Affairs' fundraising efforts and through grant writing.
Provide direction and leadership for a core group of students to promote awareness and effective delivery of health-related information and programs. Recruit, train, and supervise 10-15 Wellbeing Education Team members (WESTies) each year.
Serve as a member of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Leadership Team.
The position requires some evening and weekend work depending upon training requests and student needs.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree is required. Field of study for degree in public health, higher education or other closely related field, is required.
A minimum of five years of work experience in the field of health education or health promotion is required. College health and wellbeing experience or experience with corporate wellbeing initiatives is required.
Experience with developing and utilizing student/peer leaders is preferred. Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis is preferred.
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, project and time management skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects and multiple tasks.
Candidate must have effective presentation and facilitation skills, be able to use data collection and software for data analysis and be able to perform budget planning and monitor expenditures.
Candidate must ensure confidentiality, including medical records and other health data, and have the ability to handle sensitive, traumatic situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required. Website Maintenance skills, and Social Media skills are preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Bend, crawl, squat, climb
Reach above shoulders
Sit for long periods of time
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Kneel, stand, push/pull
Walk for long distances
Drive motorized equipment
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA, USA
Administrative Support Assistant 3
The Office for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Agricultural Sciences at https://psu.edu is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Administrative Support Assistant. The Administrative Support Assistant will be a detailed-oriented and organized individual who will provide direct administrative and professional support. This position prefers the successful candidate to be in-person but can be afforded flexibility for a hybrid schedule, as needed. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Calendar Management for the Associate and Assistant Deans for Research and Graduate Education.
• Graduate Education administration by serving as the primary contact for the Graduate Education administrative team as the liaison between the Graduate Programs and Graduate School staff. Coordinating and managing the college-wide Graduate Education activities to include orientations, workshops, and internal grant and award competitions.
• Research Projects Management by actively participating as a member of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and serving as the primary team member to assigned research projects and/or academic units.
This individual will be the initial point of contact for the Associate and Assistant Deans in the Office for Research and Graduate Education. Administrative duties will include but are not limited to:
• Answering, screening, directing, and/or processing telephone calls and emails.
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings and activities.
• Interfacing with Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS), Graduate Coordinators, students, faculty, and staff.
• Creating and maintaining files, databases, and reports.
• Composing and editing written communication, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Communicating and collaborating with counterparts within the college and/or university, at peer institutions, regional offices, and federal agencies.
• Providing information and/or referring as appropriate.
• Assisting with other administrative tasks.
• Serving as a backup to other staff, as needed.
• Compile and prepare content for updating the college's research and graduate education website.
Education and Experience:
This position will be filled as a level 3 and typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Post high school education and additional experience and/or education and competencies are preferred. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented while having professional written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a teachable spirit. The ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously is essential and the willingness to adapt to dynamic situations will be critical. Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Familiarity with Penn State systems, such as iTwo, LionPath, Graduate Admissions Decision System (GRADS), Graduate Award Tracking System (GRATS), and Graduate Program Management System (GPMS), is desired. Other skillsets that are preferred are experience in using FileMaker (or other database software with a user interface), and Twitter. Training in these other programs and platforms may be available as needed.
Application Requirements:
Cover Letter and Resume: Both a cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered for this position.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position:
This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4166125
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Full Time
Administrative Support Assistant 3
The Office for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Agricultural Sciences at https://psu.edu is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Administrative Support Assistant. The Administrative Support Assistant will be a detailed-oriented and organized individual who will provide direct administrative and professional support. This position prefers the successful candidate to be in-person but can be afforded flexibility for a hybrid schedule, as needed. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Calendar Management for the Associate and Assistant Deans for Research and Graduate Education.
• Graduate Education administration by serving as the primary contact for the Graduate Education administrative team as the liaison between the Graduate Programs and Graduate School staff. Coordinating and managing the college-wide Graduate Education activities to include orientations, workshops, and internal grant and award competitions.
• Research Projects Management by actively participating as a member of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and serving as the primary team member to assigned research projects and/or academic units.
This individual will be the initial point of contact for the Associate and Assistant Deans in the Office for Research and Graduate Education. Administrative duties will include but are not limited to:
• Answering, screening, directing, and/or processing telephone calls and emails.
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings and activities.
• Interfacing with Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS), Graduate Coordinators, students, faculty, and staff.
• Creating and maintaining files, databases, and reports.
• Composing and editing written communication, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Communicating and collaborating with counterparts within the college and/or university, at peer institutions, regional offices, and federal agencies.
• Providing information and/or referring as appropriate.
• Assisting with other administrative tasks.
• Serving as a backup to other staff, as needed.
• Compile and prepare content for updating the college's research and graduate education website.
Education and Experience:
This position will be filled as a level 3 and typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Post high school education and additional experience and/or education and competencies are preferred. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented while having professional written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a teachable spirit. The ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously is essential and the willingness to adapt to dynamic situations will be critical. Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Familiarity with Penn State systems, such as iTwo, LionPath, Graduate Admissions Decision System (GRADS), Graduate Award Tracking System (GRATS), and Graduate Program Management System (GPMS), is desired. Other skillsets that are preferred are experience in using FileMaker (or other database software with a user interface), and Twitter. Training in these other programs and platforms may be available as needed.
Application Requirements:
Cover Letter and Resume: Both a cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered for this position.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position:
This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4166125
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.