Administrative Operation Systems Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization is offering an Administrative Support Internship for the Summer 2024 semester. Candidates will work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, providing assistance to support the operations of the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub facility

Responsibilities may include:

• 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.

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative self-starter with exceptional customer service, communication, and time management skills for this position. A can-do attitude and professional demeanor are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed weekly. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and one professional reference to apply.

This paid appointment is for the Summer 2024 session. The position requires full in-person attendance and is based at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College. The hourly rate for this position is $15.00.

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