Part-Time On-Campus Educational Assistant (Scribe/Reader)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is hiring part-time Educational Assistants to support a student with mobility impairment during the Fall 2026 semester. Roles include assisting with classroom writing, organizing materials, and enabling access to lecture content.

Duties cover scribing, reading aloud, and helping with coursework and assessments outside class as needed. In-person attendance is required, with a schedule that totals roughly 15 to 20 hours per week and pay of $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• In-person attendance on Penn State University Park campus.
• Commitment of roughly 15–20 hours per week.
• Strong organizational, communication, and note-taking skills.
• Previous experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Scribe: Handwrite or type content according to the student’s exact instructions.
• Reader: Read course-related content aloud as needed by the student.
• Materials Organization: Locate and organize in-class materials for synchronous use in class.
• Other: Complete other duties as assigned by SDR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Note-taking

Disability experience (preferred)

Job description

Penn State University Park is hiring part-time Educational Assistants to support a student with mobility impairment during the Fall 2026 semester. Roles include assisting with classroom writing, organizing materials, and enabling access to lecture content.

Duties cover scribing, reading aloud, and helping with coursework and assessments outside class as needed. In-person attendance is required, with a schedule that totals roughly 15 to 20 hours per week and pay of $16.00 per hour.