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Pennsylvania State University Part-Time Student Services Assistant Support in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
OVERVIEW
Penn State Career Services is seeking to fill a part-time position (up to 24 hours per week) for the 2024 – 2025 academic year. This position will occur primarily in person, within the Bank of America Career Services Center. The main goals of this position are to provide individual career coaching services to undergraduate and graduate students at Penn State, assist in coordinating various programs and events, deliver workshops on a wide variety of career topics, assist with implementing the University-wide Career Readiness initiative, and assist in onboarding and training undergraduate peer assistants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Assist students through brief (15-minute) drop-in career coaching sessions
· Deliver educational workshops and programs to student organizations and classes
· Coordinate various programs and events and contribute to all other events hosted by Career Services, such as career fairs and open houses
· Assist with the outreach and coordination related to the University-wide Career Readiness initiative
· Support onboarding and training of Career Services undergraduate student staff
· Participate in student services staff meetings and all-staff meetings
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Ideal applicants possess a desire to actively contribute to the career development of Penn State undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, coaching/advising skills, and organizational skills. Priority will be given to applicants who can express and offer supporting evidence for a commitment to equity and inclusion as well as a spirit of teamwork and collaboration. Preference will be given to those who have had training and experience in career services.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit a Resume or CV (Curriculum Vitae) along with a Cover Letter online.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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