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Administrative Program Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Sep 19, 2025
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Meteorology Department and Professor Greg Jenkins are seeking a person who will serve as a part-time administrative assistant for the NSF-funded GEOENV program. This program connects undergraduates and high school students at Penn State University campuses (University Park, Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State Schuykill) and Medgar Evers College with a research mentor during the academic year. Students present a final research project at a symposium in April. The assistant will work with the PI and CO-PI of the grant to ensure that program objects and goals are achieved. Responsibilities include: Maintaining contact and host meetings and assist undergraduate and high school students supported by GEOENV; Ensure that undergraduate students complete their certification for working with minors; Coordination with EnvironMentor's program coordinator; Assisting with stipend payments to students in collaboration with the Meteorology Department; Assist the EnvironMentors program coordinator with communications of events and dates with GEOENV recipients; Providing support for the teachers' workshop and final symposium; Assisting with the final report to NSF; Required skills include good written and oral communication skills; use of Microsoft office products; ability to work with a broad range of participants (high school students/teachers, undergraduate students, PSU faculty). Compensation: 15.00/hr Approximately 10 hours per week. 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. The Pennsylvania State University 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