Title: part-Time Ruminant Parasite Resistance Assistant Location: University Park,PA Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The part time research assistant will help collect fecal samples from cows and goats, conduct fecal egg counts, develop parasite management surveys, collect and process blood samples, and assist with laboratory tasks. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

• Organised and equipped to tackle a variety of tasks, including all aspects of optical administration • Answering calls and general queries • Updating & filing records • Booking appointments and diary management • Provide a top-notch administrative service that will support the store's success

• Provide administrative support to CVRS leadership • Manage leadership calendars and scheduling requests • Coordinate internal and external meetings • Schedule recurring committee, leadership, and operational meetings • Prepare meeting agendas and supporting materials • Distribute meeting invitations and supporting documents • Record meeting notes and maintain meeting records when requested • Maintain leadership action item logs • Track project deliverables and deadlines • Follow up with team members regarding outstanding tasks • Monitor completion of assigned action items • Provide routine status updates to leadership • Assist with preparation of project dashboards and reports • Coordinate routing of contracts, agreements, SOPs, policies, and study documents for review and approval • Track document approvals and signature status • Maintain document version control • Assist with collection and organization of leadership approvals • Support electronic signature workflows • Monitor and manage shared departmental email accounts • Route communications to appropriate stakeholders • Draft routine communications and meeting summaries • Coordinate follow-up correspondence on behalf of leadership • Maintain contact lists and distribution groups • Coordinate leadership meetings, committee meetings, and strategic planning sessions • Arrange meeting logistics, conference rooms, virtual meeting links, and materials • Coordinate travel arrangements as needed • Assist with planning and execution of: Investigator Meetings, Research Summits, Leadership Retreats, Site Manager Meetings, Training Programs, Sponsor Visits, Team Recognition Events • Coordinate collection of organizational documentation • Maintain organizational charts and contact directories • Assist with distribution of network-wide announcements • Support implementation of operational initiatives • Prepare routine operational reports • Compile leadership metrics and meeting materials • Maintain tracking logs and project status reports • Assist with creation of PowerPoint presentations and executive summaries • Support preparation of Board, Executive Committee, and Leadership Team materials • Track contract review and approval workflows • Maintain vendor contact information • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive organizational information • Follow organizational policies and procedures • Maintain accurate and organized records • Participate in process improvement initiatives

• Contract management for the knoell Group (digital filing, storage, contract summaries, deadline monitoring, etc.) • Support in drafting contracts, primarily in English; office organization and coordination, e.g., correspondence with contracting parties and law firms; organization of meetings; handling incoming and outgoing mail • Support in Compliance & Data Protection