Part-Time Science-U Program Assistant - Eberly College of Science

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science seeks Summer Program Assistants for the Science-U summer camp on the University Park campus. Successful applicants will help create high-energy, hands-on science experiences for campers and must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, maintaining databases, supporting marketing efforts, and providing on-site help at camps,

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to work with K-12 students and share science with others.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job.
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the administrative team in preparing materials for camps, such as camp rosters and other operational documents.
• Maintaining various databases.
• Assisting with marketing efforts such as the Science-U newsletter.
• Providing on-site assistance at all camps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Enthusiasm to work with K-12 students

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Summer Program Assistants for the Science-U summer science camp program. Successful applicants will contribute to creating high-energy, hands-on science experiences for our campers during the camp season on the University Park, PA campus. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties related to the Summer Program Assistant position, which include:

• Assisting the administrative team in preparing materials for camps, such as camp rosters and other operational documents

• Maintaining various databases

• Assisting with marketing efforts such as the Science-U newsletter

• Providing on-site assistance at all camps

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Enthusiasm to work with K-12 students and share science with others

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job

• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance

Note: In the Office of Science Outreach, we understand that students are more than their transcripts and resumes. Students of all academic majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As we provide all necessary job training before the start of Science-U Camps, no prior experience in childcare or science education is required.

Benefits: A typical work week for most camps is 40 hours, with an hourly wage starting at $12.70 per hour. Lunch and professional development opportunities are also included.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of interest and any relevant experience, along with a resume. Applicants must also provide the names and contact information for at least two references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Please visit Science-U Employment Opportunities for a complete listing of all Science-U positions available.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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