Graduate Assistant; GA​/Center Public Scholarship

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Center for Public Scholarship Please see Special Instructions for more details. Special Instructions to Applicants

• Graduate Assistants must work 300 hours (FT) or 150 hours (PT) per semester.
• Stipends are paid 8 payments throughout the semester and are paid bi-weekly according to the payroll schedule.
• Graduate Assistants (who are not on an F-1 visa) may work 10/20 extra hours per week in addition to the required hours for the position for a total of 30 hours a week.
• Graduate Assistants who are on an F-1 visa are only permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic sessions (spring and fall semesters); there may be opportunity to work during school breaks over 20 hours a week, which would be compensated at an hourly rate.
• Graduate Assistants must meet all eligibility requirements as detailed in GA Guidelines.

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is optional
• Transcripts/other documents optional
• Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply)

Pay Rate $6000 per year (FT) Graduate assistants (FT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits per year.

The Graduate Assistant for the Center for Public Scholarship ( CPS ) will participate in and help to coordinate, promote, and develop programs and projects under the auspices of CPS . The GA will provide support to community partners, undertake research projects, and plan and publicize programs.

Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in a Millersville University graduate program; non-degree students and those only seeking post-baccalaureate certification are not eligible.

Must be available for on-campus work at specific times (coordinate schedule with the Director to assure appropriate support for the Center).

Full-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in Fall semester and Spring semester.

• interest in and commitment to learning the principles and processes of community-based research
• knowledge and understanding of basic social science research design
• advanced beginner proficiency in statistical data analysis, especially advanced beginner skills in the software of Excel and SPSS
• training and experience in conducting literature reviews
• strong writing and oral presentation skills
• demonstrated success in team projects and ability to work well with others
• basic knowledge of website and social media management

• participate in, and help promote, develop, and coordinate programs and projects under the auspices of the CPS
• provide support to community partners
• undertake research projects on issues identified by community partners
• plan and publicize CPS and community education programs
• supervise undergraduate student research assistants
• assist in the planning and carrying out of events associated with the CPS
• update the CPS website and social media feeds

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program at Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
  • YES
  • NO
• * In which program are you enrolled?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What was your undergraduate major?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you available to work on campus during regular university business hours?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
  • YES
  • NO