Graduate Assistant; GA/University and Conference Services Job Bolton Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Graduate Assistant (GA) / University Housing and Conference Services
Location: Bolton

Graduate Assistant (GA) / University Housing and Conference Services

University Housing and Conference Services is seeking Graduate Assistants for assignment in Residence Halls. The position begins in early August and continues one week after the closing of the residence halls in May.

The Graduate Assistant is responsible for helping to provide leadership and direction to a comprehensive student development program for a residential community and for a variety of administrative and operational functions.

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Job Duties

Support and maintain a residential environment:

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a diverse staff of 7-21 Desk Attendants.

Hold regular staff and individual meetings with the Desk Attendants to review student and community concerns, problem‑solve, and give direction.

May be asked to drive a university‑owned vehicle in order to develop, plan, and coordinate academic‑related services.

Assist with the administrative portion of the student conduct process as directed by the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office or University Housing and Conference Services staff.

Works closely with key offices (Counseling Center, Learning Services, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Registrars, Academic Advisement, etc.) to identify and intervene as early as possible with students whose behavior suggests the need for support services.

Serves as a resource for managing reports of behavioral, academic and social concerns on campus as well as responding to inquiries and providing appropriate follow‑up to reports.

Coordinate, maintain, and monitor the administrative and operational functions of a residential community:

Enforce and monitor policies and procedures that affect residence‑hall operation.

In conjunction with the Residential Area Director and Associate Director of University Housing and Conference Services monitor the day‑to‑day custodial and maintenance functions within the residence halls.

Other Responsibilities:

Attend weekly meetings with the Residential Area Director and other departmental meetings.

Serve as the “on‑call” staff person on a regularly scheduled rotation with other GAs and professional staff (August–May).

Be available for all residence‑hall openings/closings, break housing, and all training for Graduate Assistants and student staff.

Assist with various committees (GA Selection, RA Selection & Training, Staff Development, and the Housing Banquet).

Required Qualifications

All graduate assistants must be enrolled in a Millersville University graduate program; non‑degree students and those only seeking post‑baccalaureate certification are not eligible.
Full‑time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in the Fall semester and in the Spring semester.
The GA is required to live in a suite in a residence hall.
The GA will be on‑call at certain times of the academic year, which may include break periods such as Thanksgiving and winter break.
Due to the nature of the assignment, the GA may be limited to having outside employment.
This opportunity requires a commitment to the educational potential of residence halls and demonstrated skills in communication, organization/planning, and administration.
If you are a Millersville graduate, you must be in good disciplinary standing.

Preferred Qualifications

Housing leadership experience in a college or university setting.
Enrollment in a School Psychology or Social Work graduate program.

Compensation and Hours

Graduate Assistants must work 300 hours (FT) or 150 hours (PT) per semester.
Stipends are paid eight times throughout the semester on a bi‑weekly basis according to the payroll schedule.
Graduate Assistants (who are not on an F‑1 visa) may work an additional 10–20 extra hours per week in addition to the required hours for a total of 30 hours a week.
Graduate Assistants on an F‑1 visa are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic sessions (spring and fall semesters). They may work over 20 hours a week during school breaks, which would be compensated at an hourly rate.
Graduate Assistants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in GA Guidelines.
Pay Rate: $8,200 per year (full‑time) plus 18 tuition‑waiver credits per year.

Documents Required

Resume (required)
Cover Letter (optional)
Transcripts or other documents (optional)
Clearances: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (not needed to apply)
Driver’s License Background check (required)

Posting Dates

Posting Open Date: 03/07/2026

Posting Close Date: 08/24/2026

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Graduate Assistant; GA​/University and Conference Services

Graduate Assistant; GA/University and Conference Services