We are searching for a versatile and experienced student to join our Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office (FDAO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. 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).
Provide support to office admins with scheduling, personnel calendars, and travel arrangements and manage the main phone line for the office
Plan, organize, support, and coordinate daily office activities and administrative processes within an office or unit
Maintain inventory and order office; monitor existing laboratory supplies and monitor accessibility
Take meeting minutes
Assist all divisions with tasks as needed
Create and maintain files and databases
Assisting with email communications or newsletters
Designing flyers or promotional materials for events or services
Monitor financial transactions and reconcile financial reports
Provide support and coordinate meetings and events (reserve rooms, prepare agendas and materials, coordinate refreshments, security and vendor-delivered meals)
Competency in or willingness to learn Microsoft Office tools
Teams
Good communication and written skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
In-person in the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel building
Up to 20 hours/week
Candidates must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume in order to be considered. Your working location will be in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
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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