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Part-Time Student Program Assistant - Student Activities/UPAC

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
May 27, 2026
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Student Activities Office has openings for a part-time, undergraduate Student Program Assistant for the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC), designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on learning experiences that will help them to develop valuable and transferable skills. The UPAC Program Assistant is familiar with the operations and programming held within the HUB-Robeson Center and provides exceptional customer service; be present and aware of your surroundings; keep the office area clean; be prompt; provide administrative, program planning and implementation assistance to the professional staff when needed; continually learn office processes including but not limited to data entry and other tasks as assigned; possess strong oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, have a positive attitude, and exhibit a professional image. This is a 10-20 hour/week position. Please complete the web application and upload a resume. Responsibilities: Attend the front desk in the UPAC office, monitor office phone line and provide information and support to students, advisors and others learning how to navigate the UPAC reimbursement process Refer students, club advisors, and others to UPAC advisors when needed Manage UPAC budget request submissions from student organizations on Org Central Communicate with UPAC staff and students about status of various budget requests 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 Copyright Information Hotlines