Penn State University
Administrative Program Assistant
Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802
Part-Time Administrative Assistant For Geoenv Program
The Meteorology Department and Professor Greg Jenkins are seeking a person who will serve as a part-time administrative assistant for the NSF-funded GEOENV program. This program connects undergraduates and high school students at Penn State University campuses (University Park, Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State Schuykill) and Medgar Evers College with a research mentor during the academic year. Students present a final research project at a symposium in April. The assistant will work with the PI and CO-PI of the grant to ensure that program objects and goals are achieved. Responsibilities include: Maintaining contact and host meetings and assist undergraduate and high school students supported by GEOENV; Ensure that undergraduate students complete their certification for working with minors; Coordination with EnvironMentor's program coordinator; Assisting with stipend payments to students in collaboration with the Meteorology Department; Assist the EnvironMentors program coordinator with communications of events and dates with GEOENV recipients; Providing support for the teachers' workshop and final symposium; Assisting with the final report to NSF; Required skills include good written and oral communication skills; use of Microsoft office products; ability to work with a broad range of participants (high school students/teachers, undergraduate students, PSU faculty). Compensation: $15.00/hr Approximately 10 hours per week. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.
The Meteorology Department and Professor Greg Jenkins are seeking a person who will serve as a part-time administrative assistant for the NSF-funded GEOENV program. This program connects undergraduates and high school students at Penn State University campuses (University Park, Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State Schuykill) and Medgar Evers College with a research mentor during the academic year. Students present a final research project at a symposium in April. The assistant will work with the PI and CO-PI of the grant to ensure that program objects and goals are achieved. Responsibilities include: Maintaining contact and host meetings and assist undergraduate and high school students supported by GEOENV; Ensure that undergraduate students complete their certification for working with minors; Coordination with EnvironMentor's program coordinator; Assisting with stipend payments to students in collaboration with the Meteorology Department; Assist the EnvironMentors program coordinator with communications of events and dates with GEOENV recipients; Providing support for the teachers' workshop and final symposium; Assisting with the final report to NSF; Required skills include good written and oral communication skills; use of Microsoft office products; ability to work with a broad range of participants (high school students/teachers, undergraduate students, PSU faculty). Compensation: $15.00/hr Approximately 10 hours per week. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.