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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Student Orientation and Transition Program is seeking detail-oriented and self-motivated individuals to support new Penn State students and their families in their transition to the University in their part-time NSO Front Line staff. The NSO Front Line staff manage email and phone communications with new students and their families. There are a maximum of 4 positions available, with one of them designed for a graduate student.  

Reporting to both Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education, Student Orientation and Transition Programs, through collaborative partnerships, is responsible for providing a comprehensive learning experience for all Penn State undergraduate students that supports a successful academic, social, and personal transition to the University.  

The NSO Front Line team members will: 

• Greet new students and their families, provide information, and refer as appropriate.  

• Screen and process routine telephone calls and emails.  

• Assist in maintaining files and databases; assemble and format data to create simple reports.  

• Use VisualZen Orientation (VZO) to assist students and their families through the orientation process. 

• Assist in preparing documents, meeting materials, correspondence.  

• Maintain confidential and sensitive information and materials.  

• Support office leadership by running weekly enrollment reports that inform office programming and support. 

• Manage particular accommodation requests for new students and their guests in preparation for NSO. 

• Assist in maintaining inventory of office and program supplies. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

This position will require 10-15 hours/week starting in March 2024 through the end of the Spring 2024 semester and then will increase to 20-30 hours/week beginning in May through the end of July 2024. Non-standard work hours may apply as this position could include evening and weekend work. Questions about the position can be directed to Michelle Malinich (MAM8645@psu.edu). 

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