About this Work Study Office Assistant role at Penn State University
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.
The Office of Undergraduate Students is seeking two or three current undergraduate students for the Federal Work Study job of Office Assistant for the academic year of 2026/27. Please attach your class schedule with your resume and cover letter.
Job duties include:
- Greet and assist: students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Provide general administrative support and assist staff as needed for the Office of Undergraduate Students and the offices associated with it
- Assist with events – meeting caterers, setting up and cleaning up event.
- Assist with filing, restocking supplies, setting up meeting spaces, and tidying shared areas.
- Receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming packages
- Monitor shared spaces to keep them student-friendly and welcoming, ensure student supply closet and collaboration rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use
- Monitor the student supply closet: taking inventory, checking students out, and informing staff of low products
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, respectful, and professional communication style
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Penn State Student with an eligible Federal Work Study award
- Preference will be given to current Eberly College of Science Undergraduate Students
- This is an in-person position in the Ritenour Building
- Work hours will take place Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Hours can vary up to ten hours per week
- The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00
- Dependable and self-motivated
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- High level of reliability and responsibility
The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.
Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.
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 814-865-1473.
