2025-07-24
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
Administrative Assistant
The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and NSF sponsored EAGER Project in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School, Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. This position will provide administrative support for the EAGER faculty and for associated activities such as events, external visitors, and research studies. The assistant will be supporting Professor Frolov in coordinating research activities between the three countries which includes exchange of visitors, organization of on-line meetings, facilitation of an in-person conference, as well as exchange of samples and equipment. The aim of the collaboration is to expand the scope of activities over time, with the current EAGER project serving as seed funding to demonstrate the potential of this project, and future support from NASEM and NSF being negotiated. The position is expected to extend for a period of two years.
Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.
The successful candidate will use a computer extensively. They must be capable of oral, written, and electronic communications. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. In addition to a computer, they must be able to use a telephone and other general office equipment including but not limited to fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc.
This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus is occasionally necessary. Also, must be able to pick-up and carry 25 pounds.
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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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