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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Academic Support Assistant (ASA)

The Morgan Academic Center at Penn State University is accepting applications for Academic Support Assistant (ASA) positions. This crucial role is designed to provide an opportunity for a post-baccalaureate individual to gain experience in the field of academic support for student-athletes. You will be expected to work a maximum of (25) hours per week, scheduled during regular daytime, evening, and weekend hours. This position is an 11-month commitment with an opportunity for renewal.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with an assigned set of student-athletes to monitor academic progress in courses.
• Assist the Morgan Academic Center counselors with monitoring individual student-athlete academic progress.
• Facilitate and assist with monitoring study hall program (includes some Sundays and evenings)
• Assist MAC counselors with student-athlete first-year seminar course
• Assist with class checking programming and monitoring assigned students' courses
• Participate in recruiting events and game-day responsibilities
• Assist full-time academic support staff with other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and professionalism skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Pursuing graduate-level courses and/or a degree program concurrently with this position is highly recommended. This position does not include graduate tuition, fees, or benefits.

The experience gained in this position will provide the selected candidates with an opportunity to learn and grow and make them competitive to earn a full-time position in the student-athlete academic support field. We value your potential and are committed to helping you succeed in your career.

To apply for this position, please submit your application materials online. The application process includes filling out a form, uploading your resume and cover letter, and providing references. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This job requires the following three publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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.

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

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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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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