Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Consultant – Game Design and Deployment Support (Ashour). The role involves providing technical support for game development using Unity, assisting with gameplay mechanics and user interfaces, managing version control with GitHub, and advising on best practices for scalable game architecture while collaborating closely with faculty and student researchers.

Highlights

Provide technical support for game design and development activities using Unity.
Assist with implementing and refining gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, and interactive learning elements.
Support deployment, testing, debugging, and maintenance of the game environment through various development stages.
Manage repository, version control, and collaborative workflows using GitHub.
Advise the research team on scalable and maintainable game architecture best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems during development and deployment.
Demonstrated experience required in Unity-based game development, software deployment workflows, and GitHub collaboration tools.
Preferred experience includes support for educational games, simulation-based learning environments, or interdisciplinary research projects.
Strong communication and collaboration skills needed for working closely with faculty and student researchers.
Compensation is $20 per hour with an expected commitment of about 10 hours per week.

Part-Time Consultant – Game Design and Deployment Support (Ashour) Full Description

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

Penn State Behrend's School of Engineering is seeking applicants for Part-Time Consultant - Game Design and Deployment Support.

Job duties to include:

Providing technical support for game design and development activities using Unity.
Assisting with the implementation and refinement of gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, and interactive learning elements.
Supporting deployment, testing, debugging, and maintenance of the game environment across development stages.
Assisting with repository management, version control, and collaborative workflows through GitHub.
Advising the research team on best practices for scalable and maintainable game architecture.
Supporting troubleshooting and technical problem resolution during development and deployment.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

The consultant should possess demonstrated experience in Unity-based game development, software deployment workflows, and GitHub collaboration tools. Experience supporting educational games, simulation-based learning environments, or interdisciplinary research projects is preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are expected, as the consultant will work closely with faculty and student researchers.

Schedule:

Approximately 10 hours per week

Compensation: $20/hr

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.

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.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Hotlines

Original Job Description