Part-Time Education & Social Equity Program

Job Description and Position Requirements

The College of Education is seeking organized and highly reliable students to work in the Office of Education and Social Equity. This is an on‑going posting; application reviews are conducted as work needs arise.

• Greet and direct visitors
• Answer phones
• Collect/distribute mail, typing, filing, photocopying, and acting as courier for inter‑office and campus deliveries
• Assist with student recruitment and retention activities
• Tutoring and study skills coaching
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• For Summer Only:
  Provide support to S.C.O.P.E. instructors with a variety of functions, including implementing and supervising instructional assignments, providing study skills coaching to participants, assessing student performance.

These part‑time positions are available throughout the year and may require 15 to 20 hours per week commitment. Experience working with domestic minoritized and underserved populations is highly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to equitable and socially just education is also preferred. Our positions require careful attention to details, self‑motivation, and strong communication skills. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in the College of Education.

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• PA State Criminal Record Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance

• Learning Zoom:
  Strategies for Effective Online Teaching for OEC / Youth Programs
• Building a Safe Penn State:
  Reporting Child Abuse and/or the Compliance Training

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.