Administrative Office Supervisor

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College PA.

We are searching for a highly experienced administrative supervisor who is proactive team-oriented quality conscious and customer-service focused to join the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will advance the administrative workload and workflow across A2SO to include setting priorities improving efficiency meeting deadlines ensuring compliance and supervising administrative office assistants.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Supervise direct and oversee general administrative functions and activities for A2SO administrative office assistants in their support of A2SO division heads and leadership
• Perform moderately complex and confidential administrative duties
• Act as point of contact and monitor human resources security IT and facility processes and documentation to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead the administrative office staff while setting the standard for professional behavior and effectively communicating roles and direction
• Coordinate prioritize and maintain schedule and calendar of meetings appointments and special events in multiple calendars across offices to include government sponsors
• Serve as backup for A2SOs Administrative Manager as needed

Required skills and experience include:

• SAP/Concur or similar travel/expense/invoice tool
• Workday or similar human capital tool
• Atlassian tools such as Confluence/Jira or similar collaboration tool
• Leading teams projects or programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Word Outlook and Excel)
• Success in a fast-paced office environment where confidentiality and various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Preferred skills and experience areas include:

• Security Information Management System or similar security/visit request system
• Classified Control System
• Penn State University policies and procedures
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility if required

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

Candidates must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume to be considered.

ARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Intel Community (IC) and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our website at .

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance participate in the ARL drug testing program and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $56604.00 - $84900.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional 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.

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 .

Required Experience:

Manager