Human Resources
The overarching mission of the IST Office of Human Resources is to attract and retain top-quality faculty and staff. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that values and supports students, faculty, and staff while pledging ourselves to workforce diversity and promoting professional development. We also ensure that all employment searches encompass the broadest pool of candidates to attract the highest-caliber applicants.
Below is a list of some services we can provide to you:
Below is a list of some services we can provide to you:
- Management of IST Human Resources
- Visa process (J-1, H-1, etc.)
- Staff recruitment, job postings, and search committees
- Safety coordinator (accidents and compliance)
- Administer SRDP process
- Salary administration
- Manage vacation donation program
- Manage job reviews
- Insure compliance with Penn State Human Resources policies and procedures
- Parking chariperson for IST
- Faculty/staff guidance and support
- Access coordinator for IST (keys and card access)
- Mail delivery within IST
Contacts in this Office
Christopher Fivek
Senior Director for Operationsc5k
ist.psu.edu814-865-8949
Lisa Ammerman
Human Resources and Facilities Coordinatorlisa
ist.psu.edu814-865-8949
Betsy Parlett
Administrative Support Assistant, Human Resources and Office of the Professor in Chargerparlett
ist.psu.edu814-865-8949
Peggy Stanton
Building Services Coordinatorpstanton
ist.psu.edu814-865-3529
Randy Leathers
Mailroom Clerkrleathers
ist.psu.edu814-863-8823
