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Pennsylvania State University Part Time - Advising Center - Lion Guide Peer Adviser in Middletown, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Are you always helping your friends pick classes? Do you enjoy problem-solving? Do you like working with people? If so, you should become a Lion Guide Peer Adviser!
Lion Guides are knowledgeable student leaders that empower their peers to identify and utilize advising and support resources that will lead to their personal and academic success. The Lion Guide motto is "Guide by example. Lead to success."
Job Duties
Developing and/or facilitating engaging activities for Advising Center programs.
Providing logistical support to Advising Center programs.
Maintaining office hours in the Advising Center.
Engaging in mentoring activity for select Advising Center programs.
Maintaining social media accounts.
Participating in regular meetings and trainings.
Work during common hour and in the evening, as needed.
Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements and QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Attending Penn State Harrisburg in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
No negative student conduct records.
Strong understanding of your academic plan.
Strong understanding of LionPATH, Starfish, Office365 and the Penn State website.
Strong time management, organization, and study skills.
People-oriented and engaging.
Regularly available in the evening and during common hour.
Preferred qualifications:
Completed at least 2 semesters at Penn State Harrisburg.
Involved in campus organizations and activities.
Benefits:
Pay of $15.00/hour - about 50 hours per semester.
Flexible scheduling – you sign up for the hours you are available for.
Comprehensive training.
Priority access to professional academic advisers.
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.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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