Part-Time Academic Program Assistant
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 814 - 1473
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. 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 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 School of Labor and Employment Relations in the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and student-focused Part-Time Academic Program Assistant to support admissions student services and academic operations for our online graduate programs. This role requires strong communication skills professionalism and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide timely friendly communication with applicants and newly admitted students.
- Track applications monitor missing materials and coordinate committee reviews.
- Manage applicant and student data in spreadsheets and university systems.
- Support outreach related to admission decisions and enrollment updates.
- Assist with graduation check-out and related student services processes.
- Support curricular submissions record updates and general administrative tasks.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and database systems (LionPATH or similar preferred).
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- Positive professional and student-centered attitude.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.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 here.
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 .
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