Communication Skills, Construction, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Production Support, Production Systems, Retail Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Theater, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees
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Position Information
Requisition Number Stu680P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, AHSS 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/week Days Worked Varied Hours/Shift worked
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
Develop leadership skills and gains hands-on experience in this Graduate Assistantship which supports the Winter Center's scenic shop and Dutcher Hall.
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.
Organization, planning and time-management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervision experience.
Must be available to schedule hours on campus to support productions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a scenic, construction, or fabrication shop environment
- Background in theatre, live performance, or entertainment production
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training students, volunteers, or crew members
- Familiarity with basic shop equipment and fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of safe work practices in shop or production environments
- Ability to work independently and manage scheduled lab hours
Job Duties
- Supports the Winter Center's scenic shop and Dutcher Hall.
- Manages lab hours in the scenic shop.
- Supervises and trains student workers in proper equipment use and safety.
- Helps with technical aspects of productions in the Winter Center and Dutcher Hall, as needed.
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
Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14532
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
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)
- If your graduate program admission letter included an assistantship code, please enter it here:
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
YES
NO
- Shop Experience - Do you have experience working in a scenic, construction, or fabrication shop environment?
Yes
No
- Theatre / Live Performance Background Do you have experience working in theatre, live performance, or entertainment production? (yes/no) If yes, please briefly describe your role(s) (performance, technical, stage management, design, etc.).
(Open Ended Question)
- Supervising or Mentoring Others - Do you have experience supervising, mentoring, or training students, crew members, or volunteers? (yes/no) If yes, please briefly describe the setting.
(Open Ended Question)
- Shop Safety - Do you have experience following or enforcing shop safety procedures in a shop, lab, or production environment? (yes/no) If yes, please briefly describe your experience or any safety training you have received.
(Open Ended Question)
- Lab Supervision - This position includes supervising scheduled lab hours in the scenic shop and assisting students using shop equipment. Are you comfortable managing a shop environment and ensuring safe work practices during these times?
- Yes
- No