Part Time Student (Graduate) Academic Advising Center Intern
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Job Location:
Abington, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours 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 Academic Advising Center provides the opportunity for graduate interns to become active team members in the delivery of direct services to students. Academic advisers work to foster student success and strengthen retention.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of student development and counseling theories strong communication and presentation skills initiative and flexibility.
Job Duties
The opening is structured to enable interns to fulfill requirements for direct contact hours and gain experience comparable to an entry level professional in academic advising.
- Participate in ongoing trainings and observe professional academic advisers to develop a stronger understanding of the practice.
- Meet with incoming first-year students as part of their New Student Orientation advising sessions.
- Meet one-on-one with students via individual advising appointments.
- Assist exploratory students with identifying interests skills and abilities while exploring potential majors.
- Become familiar with campus and University resources including website and technology resources utilized by students faculty and staff.
- Refer and/or connect students with needed resources to overcome academic and/or personal challenges in order to promote academic success.
- Develop and enhance advising best practices including counseling skills for advising record keeping FERPA compliance navigation of difficult conversations and administrative processes.
Internship Period: April 14- August 21 2026; 20-30 hours per week. Interns may arrange to be off for four weeks over the summer: July 1 through July 31 2026.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Students should be currently enrolled in a Masters program and have a desire to pursue a career in academic advising.
To apply upload a cover letter and resume. Interviews will be conducted with qualified candidates with the goal of making a selection (prior to April 14 2026).
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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