MAC Academic Mentor
MAC Academic Mentor
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Morgan Academic Center is accepting applications for parttime Academic Mentor positions throughout the 202526 academic year. This position requires an ability to work with atrisk studentathletes to develop and improve upon their study strategies including but not limited to goal setting time management organization notetaking reading study and test preparation selfmonitoring selfadvocacy and critical thinking/problemsolving in a diverse university setting.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to informally assess student needs and deliver targeted academic interventions
Responsibilities include:
- Attending weekly scheduled appointments with assigned mentees
- Writing and submitting timely and accurate session reports
- Attending initial and ongoing meetings/trainings
- Compliance with all related MAC Penn State B1G Ten and NCAA policies/procedures
This position is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week with a (typical) minimum commitment of 5 hours per week; however hours are not guaranteed and may vary each week/semester including the possibility of evenings and Sundays. A minimum of an earned bachelors degree or higher is preferred; current Penn State graduate students are preferred but qualified applicants with equivalent academic credentials and/or experience mentoring or teaching will be considered.
To be considered for this position please submit all of the following online:
- Completed application
- Cover letter
- Application materials will be reviewed and accepted on an ongoing basis as needs arise.
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 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 and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
