The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Operation Systems Intern to contribute to the Invent Penn State initiative. In this role, you will support key administrative functions, entrepreneurship programs, and events, working fully in-person at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College.
What You'll Do
- Welcome and guide all incoming students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a courteous demeanor.
- Effectively address inquiries related to the EJB Innovation Hub, providing clear and helpful information.
- Resolve routine customer service matters and direct complex issues to the appropriate OEC staff.
- Perform various clerical tasks such as answering the phone, handling mail and deliveries, photocopying, and scanning documents.
- Assist in managing general financial requests, entering them into the OEC financial requests queue.
- Support event operations, including setup, teardown, and cleanup tasks.
- Contribute to special projects and events associated with the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (OEC).
- Conduct online research and data collection for the annual Princeton Review Survey.
- Provide assistance to the Administrative Assistants, Event Manager, Invent Penn State Marketing team, Director of Administration, and Happy Valley LaunchBox staff.
- Update and improve educational materials and assist with education programs offered by the Happy Valley LaunchBox.
- Participate in outreach events to engage students and community entrepreneurs.
What We're Looking For
- A highly organized and collaborative self-starter.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and time management skills.
- A can-do and professional attitude.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide full in-person attendance at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College.
Team & Environment
You will support the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (OEC), the Invent Penn State initiative, and the Happy Valley LaunchBox.
Work Mode
This position requires full-time, on-site attendance at our location in State College, PA.
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.
