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Do workers at Penn State University get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Does Penn State University pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
84% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Penn State University, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
88% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Penn State University?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
83% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Penn State University?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Penn State University affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Penn State University?

Most people get paid time off work.
82% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Penn State University worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Penn State University workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Penn State University workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Penn State University?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Penn State University managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Penn State University spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Penn State University?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
95% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Penn State University job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Penn State University good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
81% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Penn State University feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Penn State University get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Penn State University?

Some people feel stressed out here.
50% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Penn State University enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Penn State University recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
68% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Penn State University?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Penn State University?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 68% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Penn State University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
97% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Penn State University is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Part-Time Student Program Assistant - Student Activities/UPAC

Part-Time Student Program Assistant - Student Activities/UPAC

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Penn State University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

195th of 546 rated colleges and universities

Job description

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

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 Student Activities Office has openings for a part-time, undergraduate Student Program Assistant for the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC), designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on learning experiences that will help them to develop valuable and transferable skills. The UPAC Program Assistant is familiar with the operations and programming held within the HUB-Robeson Center and provides exceptional customer service; be present and aware of your surroundings; keep the office area clean; be prompt; provide administrative, program planning and implementation assistance to the professional staff when needed; continually learn office processes including but not limited to data entry and other tasks as assigned; possess strong oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, have a positive attitude, and exhibit a professional image. This is a 10-20 hour/week position. Please complete the web application and upload a resume.
Responsibilities:
  • Attend the front desk in the UPAC office, monitor office phone line and provide information and support to students, advisors and others learning how to navigate the UPAC reimbursement process
  • Refer students, club advisors, and others to UPAC advisors when needed
  • Manage UPAC budget request submissions from student organizations on Org Central
  • Communicate with UPAC staff and students about status of various budget requests

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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.
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.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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