Academic Support Assistant (ASA)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Morgan Academic Center is seeking a Football Academic Support Assistant to assist advisers in supporting a diverse caseload of student‑athletes. This 9‑month role offers a chance to gain experience in academic support for student‑athletes, with a schedule of up to 25 hours per week across daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and professionalism skills.
• Experience working with diverse caseloads or student-athletes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend Emerging Professionals programming and monthly meetings.
• Attend weekly/bi‑weekly learning services and academic adviser meetings.
• Work one‑on‑one with an assigned caseload of student‑athletes by assessing academic needs and providing tailored instructional support.
• Enhance learning in areas such as goal setting, time management, organization, note‑taking, reading and writing, study and test prep.
• Monitor student progress and schedule weekly appointments with assigned students.
• Complete session reports and uphold MAC policies and NCAA/B1G Ten regulations.
• Assist Learning Services staff with projects to improve MAC’s Learning Services unit and tutoring/mentoring activities.
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisor and MAC staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Morgan Academic Center at Penn State University is accepting applications for a Football Academic Support Assistant (ASA) to work with a diverse caseload of students, performing various duties and responsibilities to assist the Morgan Academic Center Academic Advisers.

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.

This position is a 9‑month commitment with an opportunity for renewal.

This position does not include graduate tuition, fees, or benefits.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree preferred

Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and professionalism skills. Work a maximum of (25) hours per week, scheduled during regular daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Attend all Emerging Professionals programming and monthly meetings
• Attend weekly/bi‑weekly learning services and academic adviser meetings
• Work one‑on‑one with an assigned caseload of student‑athletes by assessing academic needs, creating and providing instructional support for tailored academic support plans to improve academic self‑efficacy and learning outcomes.
• Enhance learning in areas including goal setting, time management, organization, note‑taking, college reading and writing, study and test preparation, self‑advocacy, critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Monitor student progress and foster academic growth and development through weekly scheduled appointments with assigned students.
• Complete session reports, attend ongoing professional development trainings, and uphold all compliance rules as well as MAC policies and procedures.
• Additional duties may include assisting Learning Services staff with ongoing projects to enhance the overall operation of the MAC’s Learning Services unit, such as tutoring, mentoring, facilitating educational sessions, and other duties as assigned.
• Execute consistent and effective communication with your supervisor, other MAC full‑time and part‑time staff, and students.
• Maintain strict adherence to NCAA regulations, B1G Ten regulations, university policies, and MAC procedures, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professional conduct.

Expected start date: August 3rd, 2026.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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