APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 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. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. 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 Scandinavian Prison Project is hiring undergraduate student research assistants for survey data collection. Working under the supervision of a faculty member and other senior project staff, research assistants will administer surveys to individuals incarcerated at a nearby state correctional institution. Data collection will take place inside the prison, and is expected to run from Monday, November 30th to Friday, December 4th, with possible hours from 8AM to 8PM each day. You do NOT need to be available every day of this week to apply; however, you must be available for at least one full day of data collection in order to be selected. You must also be available for a required training on Monday, November 16th (morning and afternoon options available). No prior prison or research experience is required of applicants; however, applicants must be comfortable interacting with incarcerated individuals, talking to prison staff, and spending significant time within a prison. Applicants should also be organized, punctual, and attentive to detail. For interested applicants, there may be opportunities for paid data entry, and additional waves of data collection, in the Spring 2027 semester. Key Responsibilities · Completing a required training on survey administration prior to data collection · Distributing paper surveys to incarcerated individuals at a state correctional institution (prison) · Collecting paper surveys from incarcerated individuals at a state correctional institution (prison) · Answering questions about the Scandinavian Prison Project and Prison Climate Questionnaire posed by incarcerated individuals · Adhering to ethical standards of research, including the protection of participant confidentiality Required Qualifications · Enrolled student at Penn State Beaver or Juniata College Preferred Qualifications · Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including a willingness to interact with incarcerated individuals · Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other research staff on a prison unit · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail · Reliability and punctuality · Interest in criminal justice or social science research Rate: $12/hour 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. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

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