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Part-Time Administrative Support (General)

Part-time

Penn State University Talent Acquisition

University Park, PAPart-time / TemporarySeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PA State Police Criminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Job overview

Penn State University is seeking part-time administrative support for short-duration positions. Duties may include office support, routine data entry, and assisting with preparation and planning for Saturday programming and other events. The positions provide part-time wages without benefits. Required clearances include Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and federal FBI fingerprint criminal background checks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Office SupportData EntryEvent Planning

Qualifications

PA State Police Criminal Background CheckPA Child Abuse History ClearanceFBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Pennsylvania State University is looking for part-time administrative support. Duties may include providing office support, performing routine data entry, and assisting with preparation and planning for Saturday programming and other events. These positions are short in duration and provide part-time wages without benefits. To be considered, please apply. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,676 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$55–74K/yr665 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$19–24/hr36 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 161 open Administrative Support jobs in Pennsylvania and 3,676 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Administrative Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (1,883 postings).
Education
136 of the 3,676 open Administrative Support jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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