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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part Time Administrative Support for the Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement. The role involves supporting pathway programs, student engagement, community outreach, event coordination, and program evaluation, working closely with the Director of Pathway Programs and other staff to coordinate programming and support assessment efforts on a part-time basis.

Highlights

Support implementation and evaluation of the Promoting Interest in Science & Medicine (PRISM) program.
Assist with interactive sessions for pathway program participants, including facilitation, panel participation, and public health presentations.
Identify and invite volunteers and speakers from College of Medicine and Penn State Health for programs.
Provide on-site program support and participant engagement for pathway programs as needed.
Analyze participant and volunteer feedback data and prepare summary reports.
Support student engagement activities and communications across College of Medicine student programs.
Assist with OHACE seminars, workshops, events, surveys, metrics, funding searches, and grant proposal materials.
Requires clearances including PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Position is approximately 10 hours per week and suits current graduate students, preferably in the DrPH program.
In-person role located at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA.

Part Time Administrative Support - Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement Full 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 Penn State College of Medicine Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement (OHACE) seeks a part-time Graduate Assistant (Administrative Support) position to support pathway programs, student engagement, community outreach, event coordination, and program evaluation. This position is approximately 10 hours per week and is ideal for a current graduate student, preferably in the DrPH program, with a strong interest in advancing equity, opportunity, and community engagement in academic medicine. This is an in-person position at the College of Medicine in Hershey, PA.

The selected candidate will work closely with the Director of Pathway Programs and designated OHACE staff to help coordinate programming, engage students and volunteers, and support ongoing assessment and reporting efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

Support implementation and evaluation of the Promoting Interest in Science & Medicine (PRISM) program.
Assist with interactive sessions for pathway program participants, including facilitation, panel participation, and presentations related to public health.
Help identify and invite College of Medicine and Penn State Health volunteers and speakers for pathway and engagement programs.
Assist with on-site program support, participant engagement, and in-person coverage for pathway programs as needed.
Assist with analyzing participant and volunteer feedback data and preparing summary reports.

Student Engagement Responsibilities

Assist with student engagement activities, meetings, and other opportunities across College of Medicine student programs.
Support communications and outreach to student groups and organizations.

Additional Responsibilities

Support OHACE seminars, workshops, events, and educational activities.
Assist with communications, student participation lists, surveys, metrics, and feedback review.
Assist with funding searches and grant proposal materials under staff guidance.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and related office activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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