Administrative Assistant

PCOM

Administrative Assistant in Biomedical Sciences department managing academic planning and event planning. Handling data entry, records management, and providing administrative support within a higher education setting.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMoultrie • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administrative support functions, including data management, event planning, and process improvement, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality customer service in a higher education environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Administrative Support ExperienceData Entry ProficiencyEvent Planning ManagementStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementBudgetingReportingWord ProcessingExcel SpreadsheetPresentation SoftwareVirtual Meeting ApplicationsSmartsheet

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCritical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationConfidentialityProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with collecting or compiling information to complete key department functions, including but not limited to, strategic and academic planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Enter data and information into databases and systems in an accurate and timely manner.
Schedule and attend meetings, as required; maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.
Create agendas and minutes for these meetings.
Implement quality, service, and process improvement initiatives to enhance day-to-day administrative and operational efforts.
Manage all facets of event planning for the department, as applicable.
Perform other role-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum two years’ experience in a similar administrative support role, preferably in a higher education setting.
High level of computer proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheet, presentations, email, and virtual meeting applications, preferably on the Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 platforms.
Experience with Smartsheet is preferred but not required.
High level customer service.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Critical thinking skills
Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
Strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career and retirement