Part-Time Biobehavioral Health Student Center Learning Assistant
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Location:
University Park, PA, US
Company:
Penn State University
Summary:
The candidate will tutor peers in Biobehavioral Health courses online or in-person. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program related to Biobehavioral Health and have taken relevant coursework with a grade of B or better.
Requirements:
Technology: Zoom
Hard Skills: peer tutoring, time management, online communication
Credentials: bachelors-degree
Experience: completed coursework in Biobehavioral Health, tutoring or teaching experience
Job Description:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
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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 Department of Biobehavioral Health (BBH) seeks undergraduate students to tutor peers in BBH courses. Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biobehavioral Health at the University Park campus and must have completed 1 or more of the following courses: BBH 310: Research Strategies for Studying Biobehavioral Health, BBH 311: Interdisciplinary Integration in Biobehavioral Health, BBH 316: Foundations & Principles of Health Promotion, BBH 411w: Research and Applications in Biobehavioral Health, or BBH 440: Principles of Epidemiology with a B or better grade.
Peer tutoring may occur in-person or virtually and ideal candidates will be comfortable using the Zoom platform. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Tutors should be available for the duration of the academic semester. Candidates should submit a resume and a letter explaining their interest in the position.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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