University Health Services - Administrative Assistant to the Senior Director
Penn State University
University Park, PAFull-time$41–59K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today
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Penn State University Health Services seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Director, workforce member services, and daily operations. The role coordinates onboarding and offboarding, meetings, communications, schedules, and purchasing, while supporting training and accreditation activities. It works with UHS departments and university partners and is an in-person position at University Park.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
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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.
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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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS Join University Health Services (UHS) and play a vital role in supporting daily operations, senior leadership, and workforce member services. This position is ideal for a highly organized, service-oriented professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, coordinating key administrative functions, and collaborating with partners across the University.
University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a highly organized, service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership, workforce member onboarding and offboarding, meeting coordination, and communications. This position serves as a key administrative partner to the Senior Director and collaborates regularly with managers and supervisors, the Compliance Specialist, and partners across Student Affairs.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, responsive, discreet, and able to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively with internal departments and university partners. This is an in-person position at University Park.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for new and departing workforce members.
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Support annual training activities and maintain accurate documentation.
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Provide meeting support for multiple UHS committees and workgroups.
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Support accreditation standards in partnership with the Compliance Specialist and Senior Director.
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Provide calendar management and administrative support to the Senior Director.
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Help manage UHS-wide communication and correspond with external inquiries.
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Create and update electronic health record schedules in partnership with multiple UHS departments.
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Complete purchasing transactions in accordance with University policy and provide other unit-based finance support.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2+ years of relevant experience; Relevant education accepted in lieu of experience Required Certifications: None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $58,836.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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
How this job compares
Set against the 1,685 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$41–59K/yr
- US median$52–67K/yr216 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $50K, is 15% below the US median midpoint ($59K) — in the middle half of Administrative Assistant salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 72 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,685 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (843 postings).
- Education
- 115 of the 1,685 open Administrative Assistant jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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