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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant provides dedicated Department-level administrative and financial transaction support for the Department of Medicine's College of Medicine activities.
The Administrative Assistant provides support to ensure the efficient operation of the office; coordinates schedules, handles communications, organizes files, and assists staff and management with a variety of administrative tasks;…
What you'd do
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- Plan, organize, and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes
- Provide general office support, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to institutional policies and procedures
- Create, organize, and maintain files, records, and databases
- Greet visitors and provide information; review, respond to, and appropriately direct inquiries
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, fellows, and external partners
- Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
- Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
- Starts
- 2026-09-29