Demo

Part-Time Receptionist

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
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 Radiation Science & Engineering Center is seeking applicants for a part-time receptionist.

Job duties to include:

  • Serve as primary point of contact and escort for visitors, tours, classes and maintain security by collecting required information needed for signing guests in, showing safety and security video, and distributing dosimetry.
  • Answer phones/assist callers.
  • Provide general office support: maintain office supply inventory and ordering, gas cylinder orders/returns, purchasing/ordering requests, note taking for staff meetings and emergency drills, scheduling shipping pickups, maintain office machines, enter OPP work orders and maintain copies of forms needed for operations.
  • Assist with yearly Open House, events, workshops and meetings.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
  • Office, Teams, Simba, SAP Concur, Worklion preferred

Selected candidate will be subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) background checks and fingerprinting prior to starting.

Schedule:

  • Monday thru Friday, 20-24 hours per week

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $20/hour

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


Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

 

Salary : $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Part-Time Receptionist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Part-Time Receptionist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$41,386 - $50,832
Income Estimation: 
$46,208 - $58,785
Income Estimation: 
$53,291 - $72,275
Income Estimation: 
$49,519 - $64,987
Income Estimation: 
$54,767 - $78,649
Income Estimation: 
$60,822 - $86,460
Income Estimation: 
$57,872 - $73,682
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The Pennsylvania State University

  • The Pennsylvania State University Hershey, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal app... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • The Pennsylvania State University Hershey, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal app... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • The Pennsylvania State University Hershey, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal app... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal app... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Part-Time Receptionist jobs in the University Park, PA area that may be a better fit.

  • fairsteadescllc Tyrone, PA
  • Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in ... more
  • 24 Days Ago

  • Bobby Rahal Automotive Group - Mechanicsburg State College, PA
  • Part-Time Service Cashier / Receptionist Bobby Rahal of State College - 120 Clinton Ave, State College PA 16803 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and T... more
  • 3 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!