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Pennsylvania State University

Part Time - Advising - Administrative Support

🇺🇸 Abington, PA 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $17 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ July 15th, 2026

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part Time - Advising - Administrative Support. This role involves scheduling advising appointments, assisting with the NSO advising database, managing phone and walk-in inquiries, and supporting social media posts for the Abington College Advising Center.

Highlights
  • Schedule advising appointments and assist with NSO advising database management.
  • Handle phone calls and respond to walk-in questions.
  • Support social media posting activities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and One Drive.
  • Experience working with databases to retrieve student data.
  • Strong customer service skills required.
  • Experience in social media posting is necessary.
  • Part-time position with approximately 20 hours per week.
  • Starting pay rate of $17.00 per hour.
  • Successful completion of background checks is required in compliance with university policies.

Part Time - Advising - Administrative Support Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
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
Abington College Advising Center is seeking applicants for part-time job of Administrative Support.

Job Duties

  • Helping to schedule advising appointments.
  • Assisting with NSO advising database.
  • Answering phones, working with walk-in questions.
  • Assistance with social media posts.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Excellent computer skills: MS Suite including Excel, Word, One Drive.
  • Experience with databases- the ability to search and find student data.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Experience posting on social media.
Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $17.00/hour
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
 
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.

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