Education Abroad Assistant
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Key details
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Education & Training
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 6d ago
Skills
About the role
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Education Abroad office located within Penn State Global at University Park is the primary administrative office facilitating education abroad opportunities at all Penn State campuses. Education Abroad professionals manage semester and yearlong, summer, faculty-led, embedded, and internship programs inclusive of recruitment, advising, record keeping in addition to a wide array of financial and administrative duties.
Job Description and Position Requirements
The Education Abroad office is seeking a part-time employee to begin working in our office as soon as possible. The individual for this role will assist our Education Abroad Academic Services team.
Job Duties
Primary responsibilities may include:
- Conduct administrative tasks and general office duties like document scanning and filing.
- Assist with course equivalency requests and maintain the historical course list
- Organize and maintain data in spreadsheets.
- Complete additional projects assigned by their supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications
A successful applicant will possess:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Robust organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
- Comfort with using digital modes of communication like Teams or Zoom
- Ability to work and solve problems independently
This is an in-office position based at Innovation Park in State College, PA
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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