• Job Description

  Req#: REQ_0000065174

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

  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:

  To best serve the student community and provide enriching opportunities, the Office of Student Engagement is seeking part-time graduate students to support, enhance and further develop our mission and vision.

  This part-time employee will help to provide support and enhance the following:

  • The mission of the Office of Student Engagement is to support exceptional co-curricular events, opportunities, and experiences for our diverse student community.
  • The vision of our university is to recognize educational excellence and programs that enhance student learning communities; by providing opportunities for our students to develop through top-notch cultural, educational, and social programing.

  General Needs

  The Office of Student Engagement is seeking a part-time student employee who can begin training/employment in the Spring of 2025. This individual will help to support leadership regarding policy, procedures, and financial responsibility regarding the Student Activity Fee (SAF) and the Student Facility Fee (SFF) and reports to the Student Fee Staff.

  Job Duties

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluating Student Initiated Fee proposals.
  • Financial record keeping.
  • Providing leadership to students and organizations regarding Student Fee procedures.
  • Fall/Spring SIF leadership orientation and Weekly SIF meetings will be required.

  Student Initiated Fee Specialist Responsibilities Include:

  • Going over Proposals before the Allocation Committee does to ensure accuracy.
  • Uploading documents and communicating through SharePoint and Teams.
  • Checking the SIF Engage page for multiple form submissions and attendance lists.
  • Keeping track of purchases and organizing files.
  • Emailing students, staff, and faculty with any updates, questions or concerns.
  • Attend mandatory SIF Committee meetings on Fridays while potentially having allocation meetings throughout the work week.
  • Ensuring the Red List is up to date.

  Requirements and Qualifications

  • To be considered for this opening, the successful candidate must be enrolled at Penn State Harrisburg for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, must be in good disciplinary standing with the university.
  • Experience with Excel is preferred.
  • Time management skills
  • Good written & verbal communication skills.

  Please submit a web application, cover letter, and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the vacancy is filled.

  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.

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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.

  EEO IS THE LAW

  Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

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  The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.

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