Part-Time Biobehavioral Health Student Center Learning Partner

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking BBH students who are dedicated and student‑focused to provide academic support and foster student engagement through evening drop‑in sessions and scheduled appointments.

The Learning Partner will host a weekly evening drop‑in session, offer up to three additional hours of one‑on‑one Zoom appointments, review assignments, and contribute to community building, tutoring workshops, and campus initiatives.

Qualifications

• Maintain a solid academic standing (B or higher) in at least two BBH courses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Interest in building community and helping peers.

Responsibilities

• Host a minimum of one evening drop-in session per week (3 hours) at BBH Student Center.
• Offer up to 3 hours weekly for one-on-one Zoom appointments.
• Review and provide feedback on assignments when no students attend.
• Contribute to community-building initiatives and plan events.

Skills

Communication

Peer tutoring

Time management

Community building

Zoom experience

Education

BBH student (Penn State)

Tools

Zoom

Starfish

Group Me

Canva

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking BBH students who are dedicated and student-focused to provide academic support and foster student engagement through evening drop-in sessions and scheduled appointments. The Learning Partner role is ideal for individuals passionate about providing academic support to their peers and community building within the BBH department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drop-In Support (3 hours/week): Host a minimum of one evening drop-in session per week with drop-in sessions being offered Sunday through Thursday in the BBH Student Center (BBH 232) Shifts are 3 hours each, scheduled between 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM based on availability Provide academic assistance, answer student questions, and offer guidance on assignments and course material for BBH courses, including: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, and/or BBH 440. Experience in two or more of these classes is preferred.
• Appointment-Based Support (Up to 3 hours/week): Offer up to 3 additional hours weekly for one-on-one Zoom appointments These hours are only offered and compensated if a session is booked
• Additional Duties During Shifts (if no students attend): Review and provide feedback on assignments submitted to the shared inbox
• Other academic duties: Creating academic resources Running exam review sessions Contribute to community building initiatives including: Plan and execute community building initiatives Plan and execute events Conduct focus group research Support the peer mentoring program Communicate to BBH students through social media and other apps

Qualifications:

• Strong academic standing with a B or higher achieved in 2 or more of the courses supported by the BBH Student Center: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, BBH 440
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Interest in creating community and providing resources for peers in the BBH program
• Comfortable using Zoom and online scheduling tools (e.g., Starfish)
• Prior experience in peer tutoring, mentoring, or academic support is strongly preferred
• Experience or willingness to learn how to provide technical support for programs and applications commonly used in BBH courses such as SPSS
• Experience or willingness to learn how to use communication and design tools such as Group Me and Canva
• Experience or willingness to further develop tutoring skills by attending Study Smarter workshops and other development opportunities offered by the university or department

Schedule & Coverage: Each Learning Partner will be assigned a minimum of one evening shift per week

Compensation: $13.50/hour for a minimum of 3 hours/week and a maximum of 10 hours/week

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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