Summer Part-Time Assistant

Job title: Summer Part-Time Assistant in Centre County, PA at Pennsylvania State University

Company: Pennsylvania State University

Job description: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Department of Residence Life is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community which fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. Our initiatives and services are informed by the department educational priority of Respect and Responsibility. The educational priority is the guiding principle for our residents’ development during their tenure in the residence halls. Residence Life uses this educational priority to guide the staff when planning and implementing educational initiatives to all residents.Residence Life is seeking a part-time Summer Assistant, with immediate openings.A successful candidate for this position must possess and demonstrate strong communication and human relations skills in addition to effective administrative, time management, and problem-solving skills. Preferred qualifications include a working knowledge of a broad range of proficiencies integral to the on-campus living experience such as student conduct, building inclusive communities, fostering partnerships with key stakeholders, and designing and developing student-centered residential facilities. This is a live off position.ResponsibilitiesThe Summer Assistant position reports to various Senior Assistant Director and Assistant Director within residence life. The position can be filled for up to 20 hours/week. The primary responsibilities of the position are outlined below.Manage a variety of special projects through the central officeProvide administrative and planning supportMeet weekly with supervisorOther duties as assignedThe person who assumes this role is also invited to participate in departmental/divisional professional development opportunities.Learning OutcomesDemonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning skillsApply knowledge from coursework as a professional member of a Student Affairs teamEnhance policies, practices, and protocols that affect Residence LifeDevelop partnerships with key stakeholders such as Housing and Food Services, University Police, Office of Student Conduct, and University Health ServicesQualificationsInterest in and ability to learn about individuals different than oneself and ability to learn about ideas and beliefs different than one's own.Must be able to positively and creatively contribute to the work of the officeInterest in and enthusiasm for building and maintaining partnershipsMust be a self-starter and able to work with a wide variety of studentsDemonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilitiesEffective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsThe Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, 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.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.University Park, PA

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Location: Centre County, PA

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