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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Engineering Services Office in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is seeking a self-motivated, positive, customer service oriented and quality conscious Administrative Support Intern to join our Facilities Operations & Maintenance team. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
This will be a year-round position. You will work up to 20 hours per week during the semester, and up to 40 hours a week during the summer.
You will:
Answer phones and greet visitors
Assist with assigning, closing, and commenting on facilities work orders
Scan documents for purchasing and travel expense reconciliation
Update building door cores
Verify key inventory and records
Deliver items, such as paper, keys, etc., as requested
Assist Trades as requested
Assist in reorganization of computer shared folders
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.
This is a paid internship located fully on-site in State College, PA; relocation and housing are not provided.
Required skills and experience include:
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Interest in learning job related software
Success in effectively working in an office environment that utilizes diverse communication and organizational skills
Professionalism with a high commitment to customer service
Ability to take initiative and effectively manage time, prioritize, and problem solve
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Preferred skills and experiences include:
SIMBA, Confluence, Workday, and SAP Concur
Active government security clearance
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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