Administrative Assistant 1

Administrative Assistant

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a position where your skills can shine, your contributions are valued, and are you looking to be part of a collaborative environment? If so, the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System ("PMRS") has an opportunity for you! PMRS is seeking a skilled and organized Administrative Assistant to provide vital support to our daily operations. As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Our Vision - To be Pennsylvania local governments' pension administrator of choice. If this opportunity interests you, we would like to hear from you!

This role provides essential administrative support that helps maintain accurate pension documents, ensures timely communication, and keeps key processes organized. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Document Coordination: Coordinate pension plan documents and support procedures that ensure consistent compliance with program requirements
• Document Management: Maintain organized electronic files, review materials, and support staff with proper document handling practices
• Member Updates: Process demographic changes and review correspondence to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Benefit Payroll Support: Review payroll information, verify financial details, and track undeliverable or missing payments
• Life Event Processing: Prepare benefit documents and communications related to retirement, survivor circumstances, and other major life changes
• Research and Reporting: Gather information, analyze policies, and prepare records and reports for staff, management, and external partners

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days a week in the office after successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.