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- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State's University Park WorkLink program is seeking student assistants for the Fall and Spring. WorkLink is housed in the College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education. WorkLink is a fully integrated, on-campus, non-residential 2-year certificate program. The WorkLink program provides the opportunity for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) to participate in post-secondary experiences and education alongside their peers. We are seeking assistants to work between 5- 40 hours per week, depending on student availability and for credit assistantship requirements in students major (if applicable).
Under the guidance of WorkLink faculty, assistantship responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Assist in tutoring students and working on readings and course assignments each week, job development and job coaching, helping WorkLink faculty with program supports as needed (e.g. managing databases, communicating with other faculty, promotion of program, preparing and presenting WorkLink Seminar topics, etc.), organizing mentor/tutor scheduling and events for WL students.
Assistants must be available during normal working hours (M-F 8-4) with occasional nights and weekends as needed. Candidates interested in receiving credit for their assistantship may do so with the approval of the assistantship coordinator/advisor for their major. This is a paid assistantship ($15 hr). Preference will be given to students who have volunteered with the WorkLink program in the past as a tutor or mentor. Please include resume, cover letter and 1 letter of recommendation.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Skills Required
- Be a student applicant for the WorkLink student assistant program (targeted to Penn State students)
- Availability to work 5-40 hours per week and be available M-F 8:00–4:00 with occasional nights and weekends
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
- Submit resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation with application
- Prior volunteer experience with WorkLink as a tutor or mentor
Penn State University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penn State University and has not been reviewed or approved by Penn State University.
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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