Part-Time Summer Student Orientation Advising Assistant - Department of Biology

Employer Industry: Higher Education

• Gain valuable leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• Flexible work schedule of about 10-15 hours per week
• Opportunity to assist new students and positively impact their academic journey
• Work within a supportive and inclusive educational environment
• Preference given to those pursuing a major in the Eberly College of Science, enhancing relevance to your studies

• Assist incoming first-year students with navigating Lion Path, Starfish, and Canvas platforms
• Help students enroll in summer and fall courses
• Greet and check in students as they enter the Zoom room for academic consultations
• Participate in training sessions and all/most NSO programs during designated summer dates
• Collaborate with other advising assistants to support new students effectively

• Must be a 2nd semester Penn State student in good academic standing
• Availability for training on May 19 and NSO programs from May 20 – July 7 and July 15 – August 28, 2026
• Strong communication skills to interact with incoming students
• Ability to work scheduled hours from about 10:45 am - 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Preference for those pursuing a major in the Eberly College of Science (Biology majors preferred but not required)

• Previous experience in a mentoring or advising role
• Familiarity with academic advising tools and platforms
• Interest in supporting new students in their transition to university life
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Enthusiasm for promoting a positive educational experience

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