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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Engineering Services Office in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is seeking a self-motivated, positive, customer service oriented and quality conscious Administrative Support Intern to join our Facilities Operations & Maintenance team. ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

You will:

Answer phones and greet visitors

Assist with assigning, closing, and commenting on facilities work orders

Scan documents for purchasing and travel expense reconciliation

Update building door cores

Verify key inventory and records

Deliver items, such as paper, keys, etc., as requested

Assist Trades as requested

Assist in reorganization of computer shared folders

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.

This is a paid internship located fully on-site in State College, PA; relocation and housing are not provided.

Required skills and experience include:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Interest in learning job related software

Success in effectively working in an office environment that utilizes diverse communication and organizational skills

Professionalism with a high commitment to customer service

Ability to take initiative and effectively manage time, prioritize, and problem solve

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality

Preferred skills and experiences include:

SIMBA, Confluence, Workday, and SAP Concur

Active government security clearance

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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

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