Penn State is a leading state university with 24 campuses throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The institution offers its student body a broad range of academi
Youth Academies Counselor
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Youth Academies Counselor
Penn State University
Title: Youth Academies Counselor Location: Altoona United States Part time job requisition id REQ_0000077015 JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Altoona seeks to hire camp counselors to assist with Summer 2026 youth academies which may include the following camps: - Junior Engineers (for grades 3-5) June 8-12, 9:00 a.m.- noon - Future Healthcare Professionals Academy (For High School Students) June 29–July 1, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. - Senior Engineers (for grades 6-8) July 20-24, 9:00 a.m.- noon The pay rate for this position is $16.00/hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 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. 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.
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