Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Penn State College of Education

Administrative Assistant supporting day-to-day operations at Penn State Extension's Bradford and Sullivan County offices. Focusing on customer service and administrative support across various programs and events.

Posted 5/19/2026part-timeTowanda • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Will work closely with Extension Educators, other Administrative Support Staff, the Area Extension Business Operations Manager and Area Client Relationship Manager to help ensure the smooth and efficient daily operation of the Bradford and Sullivan County Extension offices
Provide customer service and support
Help coordinate office communications
Provide administrative support for county Extension programs and events coordination
Perform other clerical, administrative duties, and support as needed
Serve as first-line liaison to internal and external contacts and provide general office support.
Greet customers, answer telephone, provide directions or information and solve routine issues.
Communicate routine and general information to staff, customers, and/or public about standard services, processes, and procedures using prescribed or established guidelines.
Maintain inventory, order office supplies, and arrange for equipment maintenance.
Provide support to assist educators with clerical and administrative tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preference given to those with 1+ years of related experience and a High School diploma or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication, phone skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills; be attentive to detail; have the ability to handle multiple priorities/deadlines; and be able to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Should have experience in a team environment with excellent team skills.
Must maintain a professional appearance, represent Penn State University and the county Extension office in a professional manner, and exercise sound professional judgment in carrying out duties assigned by the Business Operations Manager, Client Relationship Manager and Extension Educators.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
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.

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Soft Skills

communication skillsphone skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailability to handle multiple prioritiesability to meet deadlinesdiscretion in handling sensitive informationteam skillsprofessional judgment

Certifications

High School diploma