Graduate Assistant (GA) / BSE STEM Education

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu844P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / BSE STEM Education Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $3000 per year (PT) Graduate assistants (PT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 9 credits per year.

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Part-time 10 hrs / week Days Worked Varied Hours/Shift worked

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Graduate Assistant supporting BSE STEM Education plays a crucial role in engaging current and prospective students, planning and executing STEM education events, and collaborating with faculty and external partners. This position provides valuable experience in event coordination, student engagement, and professional communication.

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. Part-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall semester and in Spring semester.

Ability to attend and support events in person as scheduled.

Strong organizational and event planning skills.

Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.

Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and external partners.

Passion for STEM education and student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in a STEM education graduate program or related field.

Job Duties

Assist in the full event planning process, from conceptualization to execution, for BSE STEM-related events.

Organize and lead departmental events such as Open Houses, involvement fairs, admitted student days, and teacher workshops.

Coordinate logistics, communicate with attendees, and ensure successful event facilitation.

Represent the BSE STEM program at university-wide recruitment events, including tabling at involvement fairs and admissions programs.

Promote STEM education opportunities by speaking publicly in lecture halls, community engagements, and recruitment sessions.

Actively engage with prospective and current students to raise awareness of STEM education pathways at Millersville University.

Work with faculty members and partner organizations to support STEM education initiatives.

Assist in coordinating and attending professional development workshops, such as Project WET and GLOBE Pre-Service Teacher Workshops.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 10/19/2026 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 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/15784

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Other Document 1

Supplemental Questions

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