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• 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:

Are you always helping your friends pick classes? Do you enjoy problem-solving? Do you like working with people? If so, you should become a Lion Guide Peer Adviser!

Lion Guides are knowledgeable student leaders that empower their peers to identify and utilize advising and support resources that will lead to their personal and academic success. The Lion Guide motto is "Guide by example. Lead to success."

Job Duties

• Developing and/or facilitating engaging activities for Advising Center programs.
• Providing logistical support to Advising Center programs.
• Maintaining office hours in the Advising Center.
• Engaging in mentoring activity for select Advising Center programs.
• Maintaining social media accounts.
• Participating in regular meetings and trainings.
• Work during common hour and in the evening, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Attending Penn State Harrisburg in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
• No negative student conduct records.
• Strong understanding of your academic plan.
• Strong understanding of LionPATH, Starfish, Office365 and the Penn State website.
• Strong time management, organization, and study skills.
• People-oriented and engaging.
• Regularly available in the evening and during common hour.

Preferred qualifications:

• Completed at least 2 semesters at Penn State Harrisburg.
• Involved in campus organizations and activities.

Benefits:

• Pay of $15.00/hour - about 50 hours per semester.
• Flexible scheduling – you sign up for the hours you are available for.
• Comprehensive training.
• Priority access to professional academic advisers.

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