Student Athlete Academic Support Strategist

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• 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

The Morgan Academic Center is accepting applications for part-time Student Athlete Academic Support Strategist positions throughout the 2026-27 academic year. This position requires an ability to work with at-risk student-athletes to develop and improve upon their study strategies, including but not limited to goal setting, time management, organization, note-taking, reading, study and test preparation, self-monitoring, self-advocacy and critical thinking/problem-solving in a diverse university setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to informally assess student needs and deliver targeted academic interventions

Responsibilities include:

• Attending weekly scheduled appointments with assigned mentees
• Writing and submitting timely and accurate session reports
• Attending initial and ongoing meetings/trainings
• Compliance with all related MAC, Penn State, B1G Ten, and NCAA policies/procedures

This position is limited to a maximum of (20) hours per week with a (typical) minimum commitment of 5 hours per week; however, hours are not guaranteed and may vary each week/semester including the possibility of evenings and Sundays. A minimum of an earned bachelor`s degree, or higher, is preferred; current Penn State graduate students are preferred but qualified applicants with equivalent academic credentials and/or experience mentoring, coaching or teaching will be considered.

To be considered for this position please submit all of the following online:

• Completed application
• Cover letter
• Application materials will be reviewed and accepted on an ongoing basis as needs arise.

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