Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, College of Sciences, Technology and Engineering
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Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, College of Sciences, Technology and Engineering

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 an 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 optional
• 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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Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu423P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, College of Sciences, Technology and Engineering

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

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 Full-time 20 hrs week

Days Worked

Days Worked MTWRF

Hours/Shift worked 12:30 – 4:30

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Graduate Assistant position in the SCTE Dean's Office serves in a variety of roles, including project management, student engagement, faculty support, and special projects. This position acts as a critical first point of contact for visitors to the Dean's Office and for students needing help or support. The Dean's GA is expected to be an outstanding communicator who will provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests.

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 (preferred schedule is Monday through Friday 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

Strong customer service skills with willingness to serve in a daily public-facing role.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in one of the programs in the College of Science and Technology.

Job Duties

Provide project management support to help organize several major large-scale events for the College of Science and Technology throughout the academic year, including Science Lectureship, Women in Mathematics, Science and Technology Conference, Science Olympiad, and Dean's State of the College Address.

- Coordinate logistics including venue reservation and catering details.

- Collaborate with staff, faculty, event directors, committees and boards.

- Manage invitation lists and track RSVP's.

- Advertise and promote events across campus and externally.

- Ensure sufficient staffing levels are maintained

Facilitate event check-ins and award ceremonies and perform other duties as required to ensure successful events.

Assist faculty, staff, students, and guests, by serving as first point-of-contact in Dean's office.

Maintain records and databases, review and compile data to produce reports.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 03/17/2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 08/25/2025

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

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
• If your graduate program admission letter included an assistantship code, please enter it here:

  (Open Ended Question)

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