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Part Time - Bryce Jordan Center Administrative Support

Part-time

Penn State University

University Park, PAPart-timePosted 3mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center is seeking part-time Administrative Support Assistants to serve as the first point of contact in person and by phone. The role supports office operations through scheduling, travel coordination, records and document maintenance, web updates, and employee onboarding and reporting. Hours vary greatly from week to week and can range from 0 to 20. The position typically requires a high school diploma or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Service, nice to haveTelephone Communication, nice to haveCalendar Management, nice to haveTravel Coordination, nice to haveDatabase Management, nice to haveReport Preparation, nice to haveWeb Page Updates, nice to haveMeeting Minutes, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveEmployee Onboarding, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Higher, nice to have1 Year Related Experience, nice to haveEquivalent Education and Experience, nice to haveBackground Check, required

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Bryce Jordan Center of The Pennsylvania State University is seeking candidates for Part Time Administrative Support Assistants to serve as the first point of contact, in person and via phone, maintain confidential information and coordinate travel arrangements. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Greet customers, provide information and refer as appropriate.
  • Screen and process routine telephone communications, mail and requests.
  • Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, travel itineraries, etc.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, make reservations, and process reimbursements.
  • Maintain files and databases; assemble and format data to create simple reports.
  • Prepare documents, meeting materials, correspondence.
  • Update and make routine changes to web pages.
  • Maintain confidential and sensitive information and materials.
  • Record and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Compose and edit written communication.
  • Maintain inventory and order/purchase office supplies; arrange for equipment -maintenance; process work orders for facilities repairs/needs.
  • Onboarding Partner - Coordinate onboarding sessions for all part-time new hires - process all paperwork in accordance with U.S. Policies and PSU procedures and create BJC badges.
  • Maintain records and files on all employees. Create employee reports for department supervisors. Assist with wage terminations, rate increases, and job additions.

The hours on this position vary greatly from week to week and can range from 0 to 20.

This position typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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 5,281 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$55–74K/yr702 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$19–20/hr38 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 228 open Administrative Support jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,281 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Administrative Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,966 postings).
Education
142 of the 5,281 open Administrative Support jobs (3%) 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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