Administrative Assistant 1

Do you want the opportunity to perform varied administrative assignments for a team that aims to fulfill the promise of a secure retirement for public school employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through effective, transparent investment strategies? Join the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) Investment Office (IO) in this Administrative Assistant 1 role. If you excel at analyzing details and coordinating the communication of high level information, then we encourage you to apply!

This Administrative Assistant 1 position works as a member of a team with other IO support staff. With us, you will assist efforts related to IO budgeting, including coordinating the compilation of data and budgetary information necessary to prepare and develop IO administrative budget/re-budget reports for submission to IO Executives and PSERS budget office. Responsibilities involve coordinating budgeting and purchasing, providing operational support, and completing administrative tasks for our Strategy, Implementation & Market Risk team of investment professionals who manage internal portfolios and oversee externally managed portfolios. Key tasks for this role include sending, tracking, receiving, and filing electronic and hard copy correspondence with internal and external portfolio managers; and utilizing research and document management software.

Due to the sensitive and high visibility nature of the Executive Office, Board, and investment-related information handled by these groups, our team will rely on you to exercise sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters, work with considerable independence, and adapt to changing priorities and demands. You will also have the opportunity to receive cross training in other IO support areas and the Executive Office/Board support functions. Apply now and achieve your long term professional goals with our forward thinking and innovative team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. (This statement is not needed if the questions have that the documents are needed at a future date.)
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.