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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: TheFox Graduate School at Penn State seeks an experienced administrative professional to serve as Administrative Lead in the Office of Graduate Educational Equity Programs (OGEEP).

This position provides direct support to the Associate Dean for Graduate Educational Equity/Chief Diversity Officer for Graduate Education, oversees the daily operations and administrative staff of the OGEEP, coordinates meetings and events, serves as budget assistant, and serves as a resource for internal and external contacts.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that the Associate Dean is properly briefed, and that agendas and materials are provided and reviewed prior to meetings/events

Manage the Associate Dean's calendar: prepare meeting agendas and take minutes

Coordinate meeting and event logistics to include correspondence, event planning, catering, lodging, travel, and all related financial reconciliation

Respond to incoming communications on behalf of the Associate Dean, OGEEP, and other general administrative support

Assist with all recruiting/hiring needs for the OGEEP

Provide administrative support for working groups and projects that may include data research and summarization, preparation of tables/slides, benchmarking and other tasks as assigned by the Associate Dean

Serve as budget assistant

TheAdministrative Leadoversees Graduate Assistants working in the office.This position works very closely with students, staff and faculty across the University and represents the OGEEP to coordinate with various businesses and organizations external to the University.

Education and Experience:This position requires an Associate's degree or higher and 4+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have experience in financial management and reporting. Other qualifications include:

demonstrated mental agility with administrative responsibilities

thoroughness in work and time management skills

experience with event planning and budgetary oversight

capacity for analyzing processes and proposing effective solutions

excellent commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

high level of professionalism and ability to work with minimal supervision

Application Instructions:Candidates must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume for full consideration. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This job necessitates providing support and attending events that will occasionally require work after hours and on the weekends, as needed.

Benefits:Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visithttps://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefitsfor more detailed information.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and i stitutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00

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