- Financial Assistant - Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI)
- Part-Time Shale Network Data Entry
Date: May 17, 2023
Financial Assistant - Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI)
The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences seeks a Financial Assistant 2 or 3 to support financial and administrative functions while providing excellent customer service.
What You’ll Do:
- Advise on basic policy and procedures; resolve problems
- Monitor and maintain research budgets; prepare financial reports; and process financial transactions
- Resolve financial details; reconcile clearing accounts; process cash reports; serve as purchasing card reconciler for the institute
- Prepare reports for faculty, staff, and visitors and monitor their progress through to completion
- Process procurement orders and standing orders; review billings
- Coordinate new part-time appointments by managing the job requisition process.
- Act as timekeeper for biweekly payroll.
- Processing SAP concur expense reports
- Ordering of items for events, such as food, airfare, and meals
- Serve as access coordinator and provide support for special events.
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should also provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
Skills You Have:
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Experience using financial and human resources information systems such as Workday, SIMBA, SAP Concur or similar systems.
Required Qualifications:
This position typically requires a High School Diploma or higher plus two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs
Additional Information:
This position may have the possibility for a hybrid schedule working some days in the office and others remotely
Application Instructions:
To apply, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application
Primary Location:
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Supervisor:
Lori-Lynn Micki Bower
Position Type:
Full-time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Benefits information:
Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis), sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.
SALARY BAND:
E (STFF)-$24,312 - $48,612
Date: Current - check Apply online link below
Part-Time Shale Network Data Entry
The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) at Penn State seeks to hire an employee to work part-time on data entry related to water quality issues related to shale gas development and coal mining. The job would begin in Fall 2022. A candidate who could work on the project into the summer or longer would be preferable. The successful candidate will have good computer skills with knowledge of (at least) Excel and Word. Data input skills are needed, along with the ability to stick with and accurately complete tasks that require a strong attention to detail. Someone familiar with GIS would be desirable but not required.
The employee would need to be available to work at least 10 hours per week, on campus. The schedule could be flexible based on other commitments, but it would be desirable to establish a consistent work schedule with several multi-hour blocks of time during the workweek (Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm). Starting pay would be $15.00 an hour, with potential for an increase if the employee shows attention to detail and is efficient. As the employee progresses on the project, opportunities for data analysis could be provided.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
