What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University?
We are searching for a versatile and experienced Administrative Assistant to join the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. USO serves as a research center of excellence in undersea weapons, unmanned undersea vehicles, and advanced sonars supporting our national security and undersea warfare sponsors through the development and demonstration of science and technology with the expertise, tools, and processes to take concepts from the early developmental phase through transition to industry and the fleet.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Coordinate a large volume of complex domestic and international travel in support of program engineers (researching visit requirements, booking reservations, arranging schedules, and reconciling travel expenses)
- Provide support for a wide variety of meetings (scheduling rooms, preparing agendas/ meeting materials, overseeing meeting logistics including audio-visual setups, security, refreshments, and vendor-delivered meals)
- Manage data, files, and calendars
- Provide coordination and oversight for external visitors, ensuring that security guidelines and requirements are followed
- Communicate with and provide exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders (government, industry, University, and ARL-specific)
Additional responsibilities for the higher-level position include:
- Prepare classified and unclassified material including presentations, engineering documents, reports, and mailings
- Proofread documents for appropriate security markings, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting
- Assist with all aspects of hiring and onboarding of new hires
Required skills/experience areas include:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
- 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
- Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if require
Candidates must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume in order to be considered.
Your working location will be fully onsite, located in State College, PA.
Minimum Education, Associate Degree 4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted