Part-Time Summer 2025 New Student Orientation Advising Assistant - Department of Biology

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking enthusiastic undergraduate students to serve as New Student Orientation Advising Assistants. This role involves guiding incoming students through essential online platforms and assisting them in course enrollment. Ideal candidates will develop valuable leadership, collaboration, and communication skills while working in a supportive environment. The position offers flexible hours during the summer and is perfect for those passionate about helping others succeed in their academic journey.

Qualifications

• Must be a 2nd semester Penn State student in good academic standing.
• Preference for majors in the Eberly College of Science.

Responsibilities

• Assist incoming first-year students with navigating online platforms.
• Help students enroll in summer and fall courses.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Student

Tools

LionPath

Starfish

Canvas

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Biology,in the Eberly College of Science,is seeking a diverse group of life science undergraduates at the University Park campus to serve as New Student Orientation (NSO) Advising Assistants during summer 2025. Primary responsibilities will include assisting incoming first-year students with navigating the LionPath/Starfish/Canvasplatforms, helping students enroll in summer and fall courses, and greeting and checking in students when they enter the Zoom room for the Eberly College of Science (ECoS) Academic Consultation. NSO Advising Assistants will gain leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

NSO Advising Assistants must be available for training (May 7, 1:00 - 4:00 pm)and all/most NSOprograms(May 12 - July 10 andAugust 11 - 14, 2025). NSO Advising Assistants will be scheduled to work certain days, Monday through Friday during the hours of about 10:45 am - 2:00 pm,for a total of about 10 - 15 hours per week. Applicants should be at least a 2nd semester Penn State student in good academic standing. Preference will be given to those pursuing a major in the Eberly College of Science (Biology majors preferred but not required). Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume. Review of materials will begin in March 2025 and will continue until positions are filled. Questionsabout the position should be directed to Will Christensen ([e-mail]).

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission

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