Academic Support Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree required
Strong communication skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Penn State University is seeking one to two Academic Support Assistants for the Morgan Academic Center, aimed at post-baccalaureate professionals who want to gain experience in academic support for Division I student-athletes. The position is part-time, with a commitment of up to 25 hours per week, and focuses on enhancing academic success and personal development for student-athletes

Job Summary

  • This developmental position is designed for post-baccalaureate professionals interested in gaining hands-on experience in academic support for Division I student-athletes.
  • The role involves working one-on-one with an assigned caseload of student-athletes to assess academic needs and create tailored support plans.
  • Selected candidates will gain immersive experiences in advising, graduation planning, eligibility, assessment, and programming within a Division I academic support unit.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Penn State University is seeking one to two Academic Support Assistants for the Morgan Academic Center, aimed at post-baccalaureate professionals who want to gain experience in academic support for Division I student-athletes. The position is part-time, with a commitment of up to 25 hours per week, and focuses on enhancing academic success and personal development for student-athletes.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to confidentiality
  • NCAA compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in Division I athletics
  • Experience with academic advising
  • Goal setting and time management skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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