Administrative Assistant

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. POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a versatile and experienced Administrative Assistant to join the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University in our San Diego, CA location. This position provides administrative support to a faced-paced research office environment, supporting faculty, staff, engineers, and student employees, all from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and will contribute to a wide variety of moderately complex business and financial operations. You will: Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee division activities and events including Sponsor visits Support administrative functions in business operations, infrastructure planning, and coordination Proofread documents for appropriate security markings, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting Oversee files, records, databases, and reports Develop new processes or procedures relevant to the needs of the office Update and provide financial reports monthly to leadership and principle investigators Assist in the management and implementation of security policies and procedures Assist with visitor sign-in, visit requests, and check notifications and security credentials Log classified material and prepare classified mailings and courier as needed Perform as recruiting coordinator for all new hires Assist in the preparation of reports and memorandum Handle and generate classified information Maintain division files and calendar Arrange domestic and international travel and meetings and file travel claims Facilitate communications within the Research and Enterprise Offices, as well as external communications Manage office resources and supplies Assist with requisition/purchasing paperwork and coordinate candidate reviews Take notes and track items during meetings Requirements of this position include: Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project) experience Interest in learning job related software Knowledge of standard office procedures Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Agility in managing multiple priorities concurrently Ability to resolve issues and prioritize work, both independently and as a team member, in support of multiple unit and program leaders Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality Current Top Secret security clearance Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume. Preferred experience/knowledge includes: Knowledge of security procedures and requirements SAP Concur, PSU Buy, Simba, ProPricer and Workday experience Your working location will be in On Site, San Diego, Ca. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Administrative Assistant - Senior Support, this position requires: Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Administrative Assistant - Intermediate Support, this position requires: General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume. ARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38,300.00 - $61,000.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL** 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. 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