Part-Time Educational Assistant

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 331,000 - 441,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park Campus is seeking part-time Educational Assistants to support a mobility-impaired student with classroom-based writing, materials organization, and access to lecture content.

Duties include scribing, reading aloud, organizing materials, and assisting with coursework outside class. Training provided; pay is $16.00 per hour; schedule includes MWF and Tue/Thu sessions, with 15–20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Position requires in-person attendance on the Penn State University Park campus.
• Able to commit 15–20 hours per week.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Scribe for the student by handwriting or typing content per instructions.
• Reader to read course-related content aloud.
• Organize in-class materials (textbooks, slides, problem sets) for synchronous use.
• Assist with coursework, assignments, and assessments outside of class as needed.
• Coordinate with instructors for content clarification.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Note-taking skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

## Part-Time Educational AssistantApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000080919# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS****Student Disability Resources (SDR)** is seeking part-time **Educational Assistants** for a student with a mobility impairment enrolled in courses during the **Fall 2026 Semester**. The individual(s) hired for this role will assist the student with classroom-based writing, materials organization, and access to lecture content. In addition, they may assist with coursework, assignments, and assessments outside of class as needed.# Primary Duties### Scribe* Act as a scribe for the student.* Handwrite or type content according to the student's exact instructions.### Reader* Read course-related content aloud as needed by the student.* Read assessment materials aloud as directed by SDR.### Materials Organization* Locate and organize in-class materials (e.g., textbooks, PowerPoint slides, problem sets, graphics, handouts) for synchronous use during class.* Assist the student in accessing and organizing course materials.* Support communication with instructors before or after class as needed to obtain clarification on course content.### Other* Complete other duties as assigned by SDR.# # Requirements### Time CommitmentThis position requires in-person attendance at scheduled class sessions on the Penn State University Park campus. Final schedules will be determined in consultation with SDR based on availability and course coverage needs.### # Course Schedule**Monday, Wednesday, Friday*** 9:05 AM - 9:55 AM* 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM* 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM**Tuesday and Thursday*** 10:35 AM - 11:50 AM* 1:35 PM - 2:50 PMMultiple Educational Assistants may be hired to cover portions of the student's schedule. Applicants do not need to be available for every class period listed above.# Additional Requirements* Able to schedule time outside of class to assist with coursework and assignments.* Able to work approximately **15 to 20 hours per week**.* Strong organizational, communication, and note-taking skills.* Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.# # Additional Notes* All job-related training will be provided prior to the start of the semester.* The individual hired for this role is not responsible for teaching course material or providing tutoring services.* Educational Assistants work under the guidance of Student Disability Resources to facilitate student access and participation in academic activities.**Pay Rate:** $16.00 per hour.