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Change of Campus Lead Mentor

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Aug 16, 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Chaiken Center for Student Success in the College of the Liberal Arts Office of Undergraduate Studies (LAUS) has 1 Change of Campus Lead Mentor position starting Fall semester, Fall 2025. The primary work is in one-on-one appointments helping liberal arts change-of-campus students with developing transition strategies including navigating the college and university resources. The Lead mentor will have the opportunity to create, coordinate and lead peer engagement workshops, promote and market programming, and work in a student success team in the Center as well in close collaboration with the director and coordinator. The Change of Campus Lead Mentor will work up to 10 hours a week during the Chaiken Center for Student Success' hours (Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). The Lead mentor also must attend a bi-weekly meeting with the director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Providing mentoring for change-of-campus students * Holding drop-in hours in the Chaiken Center to meet with mentees * Helping coordinate events for change-of-campus students with the Director of the Chaiken Center for Student Success * Tabling at resource events on behalf of change-of-campus student outreach for the college * Help with outreach communication efforts to a targeted student population * Collaborating with other college units and student organizations to promote and provide information about their programming and events Strong preference will be given to undergraduate students enrolled in majors offered by the College of the Liberal Arts who transitioned to University Park as a Change of Campus student from a Commonwealth campus. Students must also be interested in helping other students navigate similar challenges. This position is for the 2025-2026 academic year with a possibility of rehiring. The Chaiken Center for Student Success in the College of the Liberal Arts was established in the Fall of 2021 to provide holistic support for students academic, personal, and professional goals. We help liberal arts students with time management, study strategies, goal setting, self-advocacy strategies and navigating college and university resources. Successful candidates must be committed to the Center's mission.Applicants should have the ability to create/maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students. Additional competencies expected from the successful candidate include the ability to communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, effectively managing multiple responsibilities, and desire to be a part of establishing new college initiatives focused on helping students transition successfully from the Commonwealth campuses to University Park by providing guidance and mentoring. Application Instructions: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter. 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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