Administrative Assistant

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Administrative Assistant at Penn's Annenberg Public Policy Center, supporting the Director with administrative tasks, communications, and event organization.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the APPC Director
Manage APPC Director’s calendar and arrange travel
Draft communications and manage website updates
Assist with social media and media coverage tracking
Coordinate events and maintain contact databases

Requirements

What you’ll need

A High School Diploma
3 to 5 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Office administrative experience required, preferably in an academic environment
Excellent writing and communication skills needed
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Experience with Photoshop, Canva and other editing tools including video editing tools is desirable
Social media campaign experience desirable
Academic research and academic writing/citation experience helpful
Attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to university resources
Discounts and special services
Flexible work hours
Home ownership services
Adoption assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

office administrationcalendar managementtravel arrangementwritingcommunicationExcelPowerPointPhotoshopCanvavideo editing

Soft Skills

attention to detailtask managementprioritizationinterpersonal communication

Certifications

High School DiplomaBachelor's degree