Part-Time, Flexible Student Affairs Generalist

Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University in State College is seeking a part-time Student Affairs Generalist to support divisional initiatives across the Student Affairs division. This role provides flexible, cross-functional support to the division, covering short-term projects, seasonal peaks, staff vacancies, or emerging initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Administration and Chief of Staff for Student Affairs, the Generalist works with divisional staff to complete discrete tasks that foster

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in higher education, student services, or related support role; internship or graduate assistantship experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and events
• Support outreach efforts related to early-alert interventions, referrals, and general (non-crisis) student inquiries
• Assist with documentation, scheduling, and case-file organization for student conduct or advocacy processes
• Help plan and staff campus programming, tabling events, or awareness campaigns
• Assist with data entry, tracking, and basic reporting to support retention, student success, or other divisional initiatives
• Take on other short-term or seasonal projects as assigned by divisional leadership

Skills

Organization

Collaboration

Event coordination

Records management

Discretion/ confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pennsylvania State University in State College is seeking a part-time Student Affairs Generalist to support divisional initiatives across the Student Affairs division. This role provides flexible, cross-functional support to the division, covering short-term projects, seasonal peaks, staff vacancies, or emerging initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Administration and Chief of Staff for Student Affairs, the Generalist works with divisional staff to complete discrete tasks that foster