Graduate Assistant (GA) ​/ Dean's Office, College of Education and Human Services

Requisition Number Stu
749P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, College of Education and Human Services Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $6000 per year (FT) Graduate assistants (FT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits per year.

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Days Worked Weekdays Hours/Shift worked Varied during regular business hours

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary /Basic Function

Develop a deeper understanding of the administrative processes within an academic institution in this full-time graduate assistantship supporting the activities of the dean's office in the College of Education and Human Services. The GA will have interaction with a diverse array of faculty, students and administrators while providing essential support for projects of all sizes, including events, meetings, and long-term projects.

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 Fall semester and in Spring semester.

Ability to work on-campus during normal business hours.

Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

* Proficiency in social media platforms and strategies

* Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

* Eagerness to learn, research, and explore new concepts

* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

* Analytical skills for data creation, manipulation, and reporting

* Active listening and comprehension skills

* Proactive in asking questions and seeking information ·

* Strong soft skills, including teamwork, confidentiality, and empathy

* Dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff

Job Duties

Collaborate on communication and marketing initiatives, including social media, electronic newsletters, and webpage content.

Support College events and meetings by assisting with scheduling and invitations, preparing materials for presentations, creating marketing materials, and more.

Utilizing analytical and data management skills, provide support for major review and accreditation-related tasks, including data collection, database management, and report generation.

Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, students and guests in this front-office role.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Business Casual

Posting Open Date 06/03/2026 Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate Assistant payment and hours guidelines

* 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.

Documents needed:

* Resume is required

* Cover Letter is required

* Transcripts/other documents optional

* Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply)

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