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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Educational Assistant. This role involves assisting a student with a mobility impairment by acting as a scribe, organizing classroom materials for synchronous use, and helping the student complete homework assignments outside of class to ensure access to lecture content and information.

Highlights

Assist a student with mobility impairment during Spring 2026 semester.
Act as a scribe by handwriting or typing content as instructed by the student.
Find and organize in-class materials such as texts, slides, problem sets, and graphics for class use.
Support the student in meetings with instructors for material clarification.
Required in-person attendance during scheduled class sessions on Penn State University Park campus.
Select consistent weekly hours from available lecture and lab blocks, working approximately 15 to 20 hours per week.
Preferred but not required: experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Training provided before the semester begins; not responsible for teaching course material.
Successful background check required per University policies.
Employment is part-time and based at Penn State University Park campus.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Student Disability Resources (SDR) is looking for part-time Educational Assistants for a student who has a mobility impairment taking courses during the Spring 2026 Semester. The individuals hired for this role will assist the student with classroom-based writing and materials organization to ensure access to lecture and classroom information. In addition, they will also assist with completing in homework assignments outside of class. Primary duties include:

Scribe

Act as a scribe for the student. Handwrite or type content per the student's exact instructions.

Materials Organization

Finding and organizing in-class materials (e.g., text. PowerPoint slides, problem sets. graphics) for synchronous use with the instructor and class.
Assisting the student before or after class in meeting with the instructor to get clarification of material and information, as needed.

Other

Other tasks as assigned by SDR.

Requirements:

Time commitment:
- Work schedule and availability: This position requires in-person attendance at scheduled class sessions on the Penn State University Park campus. Final weekly hours will be selected from the options below in consultation with the hiring office, and will remain consistent throughout the semester.
- Class blocks available for selection
  - Lectures
    - Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:10 to 11:00 am
    - Tuesday and Thursday from 10:35 to 11:50 am
    - Monday and Wednesday from 12:20 to 1:10 pm
  - Labs
    - Tuesday and Thursday from 9:05 to 10:20 am
    - Tuesday and Thursday from 12:05 to 1:20 pm
    - Friday from 8:00 to 9:55 am
Able to schedule time outside of class to work on course assignments.
Able to work an estimated 15 to 20 per week.
Previous experience working with individuals who have disabilities is preferred but not required.

Additional Notes

All job-related training will be provided prior to the start of the semester.
The individual hired for this role is not responsible for individually teaching course material.

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.

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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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