Student-Athlete Academic Support Associate

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Morgan Academic Center is seeking a Football Academic Support Assistant to work with a diverse caseload of student‑athletes and support academic advisers. This 9‑month position, start August 3, 2026, offers a hands‑on opportunity to gain experience in academic support for student‑athletes.

Responsibilities include attending programs and meetings, providing tailored instructional support, monitoring progress, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and professionalism skills.
• Work a maximum of 25 hours per week, daytime/evening/weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Attend all Emerging Professionals programming and monthly meetings
• Attend weekly/bi‑weekly learning services and academic adviser meetings
• Work one‑on‑one with an assigned caseload of student‑athletes by assessing academic needs, creating and providing instructional support for tailored academic support plans to improve academic self‑efficacy and learning outcomes.
• Enhance learning in areas including goal setting, time management, organization, note‑taking, college reading and writing, study and test preparation, self‑advocacy, critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Monitor student progress and foster academic growth and development through weekly scheduled appointments with assigned students.
• Complete session reports, attend ongoing professional development trainings, and uphold all compliance rules as well as MAC policies and procedures.
• Additional duties may include assisting Learning Services staff with ongoing projects to enhance the overall operation of the MAC’s Learning Services unit, such as tutoring, mentoring, facilitating educational sessions, and other duties as assigned.
• Execute consistent and effective communication with your supervisor, other MAC full‑time and part‑time staff, and students.
• Maintain strict adherence to NCAA regulations, B1G Ten regulations, university policies, and MAC procedures, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Morgan Academic Center is seeking a Football Academic Support Assistant to work with a diverse caseload of student‑athletes and support academic advisers. This 9‑month position, start August 3, 2026, offers a hands‑on opportunity to gain experience in academic support for student‑athletes.

Responsibilities include attending programs and meetings, providing tailored instructional support, monitoring progress, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to