Part-Time Student Program Assistant - Federal Work Study - Penn State Student Affairs
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS This position requires you to have received a work-study award.To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account.A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.The Student Leadership and Involvement Office has openings for a part-time, undergraduate Student Program Assistant, designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on learning experiences that will help them to develop valuable and transferable skills. The Program Assistant monitors the office main phone line, answers questions posed by visitors, and provides a welcoming environment. This includes immediately addressing visitors as they approach the desk and following procedures outlined in the employee manual. The Program Assistant is familiar with the operations and programming held within the HUB-Robeson Center and provides exceptional customer service; be present and aware of your surroundings; keep the front desk area clean; be prompt; provide administrative, program planning and implementation assistance to the professional staff when needed; continually learn office processes including but not limited to data entry and other tasks as assigned; accept program fee payments via LionCash+ and checks, accept contracts and assist with the contract process; possess strong oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, have a positive attitude, and exhibit a professional image. This is a 10-20 hour/week position. Please complete the web application and upload a resume. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain ajob and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at thediscretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions shouldclarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in personor remote work arrangements. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a jobposition is available. The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a joband perform related duties eitheron campus, orremotely, if possibleand at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.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. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines |