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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking an Administrative Assistant Supervisor.
This position will serve as primary administrative support as well as principal liaison for the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Budget/Controller of the Penn State College of Medicine (COM). The position will also provide backup support to the Dean’s Executive Assistant as needed to ensure continuity of administrative support within the Dean’s Office.
Position responsibilities include:
- Providing executive, administrative, and advisory support in all facets of the organization
- Managing the Assistant Vice President's calendar and travel schedule
- Overseeing daily functions and operations of the Office of Finance and Budget to include, but not limited to, communications, reports, and databases
- Managing work responsibilities to assist the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Budget/Controller in their duties and University commitments
- Written communication to coordinate, develop and distribute highly sensitive and confidential information and materials to multiple internal stakeholders; the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer (University Park); Dean's Office; the University Board of Trustees Office, and Penn State Health Board of Directors Office
- Managing special projects assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Budget/ Controller to support University Finance and Business and College of Medicine strategic initiatives
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Vice President of Finance and Business office to coordinate on site visits at the COM
- Managing several COM Finance and Business projects to include planning and executing several Finance and Business annual events as well as a quarterly Finance and Business newsletter
- Supervise and oversee administrative support staff
- Provide backup support to the Dean’s Executive Assistant as needed, including assistance with executive scheduling, meeting coordination, communications, and other administrative priorities to ensure continuity of support within the Dean’s Office.
The ideal candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills thereby being able to foster and cultivate strong professional relationships at the highest level with executive leadership at College of Medicine; Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center; Penn State Health; Penn State University, and other key internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a strong management background to understand professional policies and protocols as it will handle all day-to-day operations of the Office of Finance and Budget at the College of Medicine, managing assigned administrative support staff within the Office.
Key Skills Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and distribute sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage calendars, travel, meetings, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when working with executive leadership and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships across the College of Medicine, Penn State Health, Penn State University, and external offices.
- Project management skills, including planning, coordinating, and executing special projects, events, reports, databases, and newsletters.
- Leadership and supervisory skills to support, guide, and oversee administrative support staff.
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and support day-to-day operations in a fast-paced executive office environment.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial, personnel, executive, and institutional information
This is an in-person, on-site position Monday - Friday based at the College of Medicine in Hershey, PA.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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 does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree and four or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Ability to manage calendars, travel, meetings, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Project management skills for special projects, events, reports, databases, and newsletters
- Leadership and supervisory skills for overseeing administrative support staff
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and support daily operations
- Bachelor's degree
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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