Remote-friendly Undergraduate Research Opportunities Advisor

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Flexible work arrangements

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Career Services Specialist- Advanced Professional to advance undergraduate student engagement in research and experiential learning. You will design programs, advise students on opportunities, and guide applications to summer and national programs, collaborating across campus to maximize student success in research paths.

The role involves delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid programming, mentoring students, and participating in campus events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination accepted.
• Experience advising undergraduate students in research or related settings.
• Experience coordinating undergraduate research programs and workshops.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, coordinate, and assess undergraduate research programs and initiatives (virtual, hybrid, in-person).
• Coordinate the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) including recruitment and logistics.
• Meet individually with students to discuss research interests and opportunities.
• Develop workshops and programming related to undergraduate research and graduate education preparation.
• Teach and mentor in courses such as SC 100: Introduction to Research.

Skills

Undergraduate advising

Program coordination

Undergrad research knowledge

Educational programming

Public speaking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Career Services Specialist- Advanced Professional to advance undergraduate student engagement in research and experiential learning. You will design programs, advise students on opportunities, and guide applications to summer and national programs, collaborating across campus to maximize student success in research paths.

The role involves delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid programming, mentoring students, and participating in campus events