AE Part-Time Position

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) seeks to hire numerous Penn State students and non-students for part-time wage payroll positions in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 within the College of Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering. Hours and wages will vary by position, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Duties may include office support, lab support, and research support, with responsibilities such as inventory management, data entry, equipment preparation for

Qualifications

• Background checks are required for employment in accordance with university policy.

Responsibilities

• Office support - Inventory management and data entry
• Lab support - Salvage and recycle obsolete laboratory materials
• Lab support - Prepare laboratory equipment for the transition to our new building
• Research support - Assist with setting up classroom demonstrations

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Engineering Department of Architectural Engineering seeks to hire numerous Penn State students and non-students to fill part-time wage payroll positions Fall 2026 & Spring 2027. Hours and wages for each position will vary. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.

Job Duties may include one or more of the following areas:

• Office support - Inventory management and data entry
• Lab support - Salvage and recycle obsolete laboratory materials
• Lab support - Prepare laboratory equipment for the transition to our new building
• Research support - Assist with setting up classroom demonstrations

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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