Part-Time Biobehavioral Health Student Center Learning Partner

Penn State University Parkmid

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Drop-In Support (3 hours/week): Host a minimum of one evening drop-in session per week with drop-in sessions being offer

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We are seeking BBH students who are dedicated and student-focused to provide academic support and foster student engagement through evening drop-in sessions and scheduled appointments. The Learning Partner role is ideal for individuals passionate about providing academic support to their peers and community building within the BBH department.

Strong academic standing with a B or higher achieved in 2 or more of the courses supported by the BBH Student Center: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, BBH 440
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Interest in creating community and providing resources for peers in the BBH program
Comfortable using Zoom and online scheduling tools (e.g., Starfish)
Prior experience in peer tutoring, mentoring, or academic support is strongly preferred
Experience or willingness to learn how to provide technical support for programs and applications commonly used in BBH courses such as SPSS
Experience or willingness to learn how to use communication and design tools such as Group Me and Canva
Experience or willingness to further develop tutoring skills by attending Study Smarter workshops and other development opportunities offered by the university or department

Responsibilities

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Host a minimum of one evening drop-in session per week with drop-in sessions being offered Sunday through Thursday in the BBH Student Center (BBH 232)
Shifts are 3 hours each, scheduled between 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM based on availability
Provide academic assistance, answer student questions, and offer guidance on assignments and course material for BBH courses, including: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, and/or BBH 440. Experience in two or more of these classes is preferred.

Offer up to 3 additional hours weekly for one-on-one Zoom appointments
These hours are only offered and compensated if a session is booked

Review and provide feedback on assignments submitted to the shared inbox
Other academic duties:
- Creating academic resources
- Running exam review sessions
Contribute to community building initiatives including:
- Plan and execute community-building initiatives
- Plan and execute events
- Conduct focus group research
- Support the peer mentoring program
- Communicate to BBH students through social media and other apps

Each Learning Partner will be assigned a minimum of one evening shift per week

What We Offer

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✓$13.50/hour for a minimum of 3 hours/week and a maximum of 10 hours/week

Please submit an updated resume, the contact information for 3 professional references, with one reference being academic (i.e., professor) and a statement of interest/cover letter.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pay per year: ≈ $28,080 a year; 59% below the $68,120 median for Other jobs on Jobera (125,697 salaries).
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