Part -Time Student Engagement Network Intern-Undergraduate Education
Penn State University
Penn State University offers a dynamic work environment with diverse career opportunities across its campuses. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, professional development programs, and access to world-class research facilities and resources.
Penn State University is a major employer in Pennsylvania, offering a wide range of job opportunities across its 24 campuses statewide. As one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth, Penn State provides diverse career paths in academia, research, administration, healthcare, and various support services.
Working at Penn State comes with several benefits:
1. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition discounts for employees and their families.
2. Opportunities for professional growth and development through training programs, workshops, and continuing education.
3. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, particularly beneficial for those in research and academic roles.
4. A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
5. Chances to contribute to groundbreaking research and educational initiatives that impact both the state and global community.
6. Strong community engagement and outreach programs, allowing employees to make a difference beyond the campus boundaries.
As an employer, Penn State is known for:
1. Promoting work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies.
2. Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship across its operations.
3. Fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations.
4. Supporting employee wellness through various health and fitness programs.
5. Offering stable employment with opportunities for long-term career growth within the university system.
Penn State's impact as an employer extends beyond its campuses, contributing significantly to the economic and social fabric of Pennsylvania. The university's presence often serves as an economic driver in the communities where its campuses are located, creating additional job opportunities and supporting local businesses.
Location
State College, PA | United States
Job description
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Student Engagement Network (SEN) is seeking interns for the 2024-2025 academic year (including Spring and Summer 2024 as an option). The intern position will support the advancement of student engagement at Penn State. Duties to include: Effectively communicate the importance and impact of student engagement to current and future students, visiting parents, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and community members by participating in resource fairs, welcome week events, New Student Orientation (NSO), Admissions, and Parents and Family events, and more. Presenting to first-year students, faculty, staff, and administrators on how to get engaged through the sharing of resources and personal testimonials. Creating content for social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. Champion use of the Engagement App. Interns (remote or in-person) will assist with the grant program, website content, social media strategy, and office-sponsored events, including the Student Engagement Expo and the Student Engagement Summit. Interns may also be asked to conduct research, build surveys, and create reports for office meetings and marketing and communications efforts. SEN Interns also contribute to the student engagement application project, the Engagement Space project, and may sit on various advisory groups. Candidates should be comfortable speaking publicly, be independent workers and possess a strong work ethic, be courteous and respectful of others, and be innovative thinkers. Interns will be paid $12.00 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Schedules may be flexible. Interns can work remotely from any campus and/or in-person at University Park. University Park interns will cover hours in the Engagement Space located in the HUB-Robeson Center where they will serve as liaisons, mentors, and ambassadors of student engagement.
Summer interns will be asked to work in-person at UP. Schedules will be flexible. Interns starting in the Fall must be available arrival weekend for an orientation session.
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. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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