Graduate Assistant (GA) / Student Access and Support Services

Requisition Number Stu658P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Student Access and Support 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 Full-time 20 hrs / Part-time 10 hrs. Days Worked TBD Hours/Shift worked TBD Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function Graduate Assistantship positions are available with Student Access and Support Services, implementing programs to help transition high school students to post-secondary education, and providing student outreach through mentoring, wellness checks, persistence strategies, study hall, and community service activities. 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. Part-time Graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits if Fall semester and in Spring semester. Ability to work on-campus during normal business hours, plus some evening hours. Preferred Qualifications Job Duties Support the Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El Center for Intercultural Student Engagement. Provide student support by motivation, case management for at risk students, and persistence strategies. GA will implement programming and monitor progress. Graduate Assistants will work in collaboration with other professionals to provide support for students in need. Manage tasks associated with High School campus visits. Coordinate study halls, workshops and events. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 03/07/2026 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 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) Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14489