Edwin L. Herr Clinic Receptionist - Federal Work Study
About The Position
This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available. The Edwin L. Herr Clinic is seeking responsible, organized, and hard working Penn State students to work at the front desk for the 2026-2027 academic year. We're looking for individuals who can work somewhere between 7-15 hours a week during our clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm. Qualified applicants will have initiative, be able to handle multiple tasks at once, be punctual and professional, and have familiarity with technology. Qualified applicants need strong communication skills, ability to take initiative, and interest in supporting mental health care. Job responsibilities will include greeting and checking in clients, maintaining clinic schedule, making appointments, assisting with referrals, aiding in recording sessions, maintaining clinic technology, maintaining clinic cleanliness among others. Special consideration will be given to folks with strong social media and marketing background who would be willing to manage Clinic social media presence. Get real-world experience that is directly translatable to working in a university counseling setting and mental health agency. Positions will be open until filled, and the job will begin the week of August 23, 2026. To apply you must be work-study eligible according to your financial aid report. If you have questions, or if you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Clinic Coordinator, Dr. Kristen Nadermann [email protected] The starting hourly rate for this job is $13.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.
Requirements
- Must have received a work-study award
- Responsible
- Organized
- Hard working
- Initiative
- Be able to handle multiple tasks at once
- Punctual
- Professional
- Familiarity with technology
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Interest in supporting mental health care
- Must be work-study eligible according to your financial aid report
Nice To Haves
- Strong social media and marketing background who would be willing to manage Clinic social media presence
Responsibilities
- Greeting and checking in clients
- Maintaining clinic schedule
- Making appointments
- Assisting with referrals
- Aiding in recording sessions
- Maintaining clinic technology
- Maintaining clinic cleanliness
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
