Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and working closely with advancement team, the college's leadership, as well as other partners and central development offices, the Administrative Assistant will: Provide office management, including staffing and scheduling; Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications; Support annual travel plans and budgeting processes for the office; Manage financial transactions, acting as the unit's primary budget initiator; arrange travel, and compile ERS reports to support traveling gift officers and alumni relations staff; Support development and alumni relations initiatives, including mailings and special events on and off campus, in coordination with the Director of Development and the Director of Alumni Relations and Stewardship; Support staff meetings, volunteer meetings, and campus visits by donors and alumni, including the annual football process. The successful candidate will have: A positive and friendly attitude and enjoy working with others; Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all donors, alumni, volunteers, and colleagues; Strong attention to detail; The ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks; A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team; A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.