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Part-Time MEP Graduate Program Assistant

Part-Time MEP Graduate Program Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal 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.
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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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Multicultural Engineering Program Graduate Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of student focused programming that promotes community building, professional development, and cultural engagement within the engineering student body. The Graduate Assistant works closely with MEP staff, student leaders, alumni, and campus partners to ensure the successful execution of signature programs and ongoing initiatives.
The Graduate Assistant provides weekly support for MEP programming. Responsibilities may include planning sessions, developing agendas, coordinating speakers, preparing topics, creating flyers and advertisements, managing room reservations, supporting catering needs, communicating with student leaders such as MEP Envoys and Lead Mentors as well as communicating with MEP alumni. The Graduate Assistant will assist in preparation of brief written summaries for annual reporting, summarizing program events, student involvement, and engagement outcomes.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Knowledgeable about resources on campus (both academic and social).
  • Knowledgeable about or experience working with undergraduate students.
  • Understanding of collaborative projects and the ability to encourage group work.
  • Possess student development event / programming skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Sharp organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and act as a role model for students.

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