Graduate Assistant (GA) / Center for Public Scholarship

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu816P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Center for Public Scholarship 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 Days Worked Varied days and hours during regular university business hours Hours/Shift worked Varied

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Applicants should have the following skills:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties

• 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

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 09/11/2026 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/15567

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