Part-Time Biobehavioral Health Student Center Learning Assistant

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

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking undergraduate Biobehavioral Health students at University Park to tutor peers in BBH courses. Applicants should have completed BBH 310, 311, 316, 411w, or 440, and be comfortable tutoring in-person or via Zoom. Evening or weekend hours may be required for the full academic semester.

Candidates must submit a resume and a letter detailing their interest in the position. This is a part-time campus role within the Department of Biobehavioral Health.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University Park.
• Must have completed 1+ of BBH courses listed (310, 311, 316, 411w, 440).

Responsibilities

• Tutor BBH course peers in-person or virtually (Zoom).
• May require evening or weekend hours and duration through the academic semester.

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Biobehavioral Health (BBH) seeks undergraduate students to tutor peers in BBH courses. Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biobehavioral Health at the University Park campus and must have completed 1 or more of the following courses:

• BBH 310: Research Strategies for Studying Biobehavioral Health
• BBH 311: Interdisciplinary Integration in Biobehavioral Health
• BBH 316: Foundations & Principles of Health Promotion
• BBH 411w: Research and Applications in Biobehavioral Health
• BBH 440: Principles of Epidemiology with a B or better grade

Peer tutoring may occur in-person or virtually and ideal candidates will be comfortable using the Zoom platform. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Tutors should be available for the duration of the academic semester. Candidates should submit a resume and a letter explaining their interest in the position.

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