Receptionist & Office Assistant - Part Time

Posted 7 days ago

penn state universityWilkes Barre (PA)

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Receptionist And Office Assistant The Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus is seeking applicants for part-time job of Receptionist and Office Assistant. Job duties to include: Serve as primary point of contact and escort for visitors Answer phones/assist callers. Provide general office support: maintain office supply inventory and ordering, purchasing/ordering requests, note taking for staff meetings and emergency drills, scheduling shipping pickups, enter work orders and maintain copies of forms needed for operations. Assist with events, workshops and meetings. Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Forward university communications to faculty and staff

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Office products, Teams, Simba, SAP Concur, and Workday preferred
This position will work up to 24 hours per week throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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.

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