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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.
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Skills Required
- Must have received a Federal Work Study award and be a Penn State student
- Attach class schedule with resume and cover letter
- Preference given to Eberly College of Science undergraduate students
- Position is in-person at the Ritenour Building
- Work hours Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Availability to work up to ten hours per week
- Friendly, respectful, and professional communication style
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting
- Dependable, self-motivated, reliable, and responsible
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies
Penn State University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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