Part-Time Educational Assistant: Scribe & Access Support

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

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.