Academic Support Assistant (ASA)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Morgan Academic Center is seeking a Football Academic Support Assistant to work with a diverse caseload of student‑athletes and support academic advisers. This 9‑month position, start August 3, 2026, offers a hands‑on opportunity to gain experience in academic support for student‑athletes.

Responsibilities include attending programs and meetings, providing tailored instructional support, monitoring progress, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and professionalism skills.
• Work a maximum of 25 hours per week, daytime/evening/weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

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

• 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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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.