Penn Graduate Student Center
Apply to be a Grad Center Fellow
Responsibilities
Fellows work for the Graduate Student Center on an hourly basis. Each fellow staffs the Center, and is in charge of an event program area or a support program area (e.g., the web site).
All Fellows manage the Common Room and reception desk, including making coffee, keeping the area tidy, answering phones and questions from guests. In addition, Fellows organize activities for students. All fellows are expected to work 8-12 hours per week.
Organization, event planning, and time management skills are preferred; willingness to learn; general knowledge of the University and support services; and customer service skills useful. Please visit our mission and vision statements for more information. Individual Fellow positions have additional responsibilities outlined below.
We are currently hiring for a Fellow to support Students with Children to start in January 2010.
Including the duties listed above, the Students with Children Fellow finds and publicizes resources to support students with children, and plans activities such as parenting workshops, first aid seminars, etc. The Fellow is also responsible for staffing the area dedicated to students with children.
This Fellow is required to work three dedicated weekdays from 10AM-3PM; days are flexible.
The Students with Children Fellow reports to the Director of the Graduate Student Center. The student who is hired for this position will be subject to a background search.
The deadline to apply is 5PM on Monday, November 30.
Compensation
Fellows receive $14 per hour. Please be aware that the University prohibits students currently enrolled in classes from working at the University more than 20 hours total per week. Any student who is currently and will be registered as a University of Pennsylvania graduate or professional student during the next academic year is eligible to apply. Fellows are appointed for one academic year. A Fellow can be dismissed prior to the end of the appointment for failing to live up to his/her responsibilities to the Graduate Student Center.
Selection Process
On the basis of the completed application and supporting documents, a select number of applicants will be invited to interview. Candidates will interview with the Director and Associate Director of the Graduate Student Center.
When we are hiring, we will link to the online application form.
If you cannot fill out the form online, you are welcome to print out the form and bring, mail or fax it to the Center before the application deadline.
University of Pennsylvania Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or by phone at (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
Common Room Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 12 Noon - 6:00 PM
Graduate Student Center
3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu
