Graduate Assistant (GA) / Education Abroad

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu701P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Education Abroad 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 Weekdays during regular university business hours Hours/Shift worked

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Education Abroad Unit, under the Office of International Programs and Services, is seeking a Full-Time graduate assistant. The EA Unit manages education abroad programming and international partnership agreements and activities. The GA will facilitate focus groups, workshops and events, and provide support for the programs and students and international visitors to campus.

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.

The GA for Education Abroad Services must be available to work on campus during regular university business hours.

Event planning experience, attention to details, and strong communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties

Provide administrative support and management of study abroad programs and international partnerships.

Serve as the main Study Abroad Peer Mentor for the Study Abroad Advising phase. Manage and lead weekly Study Abroad workshops.

Assist with the analysis of surveys.

Manage International Travel Registry for student participants, and maintain travel itineraries of international travelers at Millersville University on the Travel Registry.

Assist in program marketing, promotion and recruitment.

Assist with digital record-keeping and database management.

Collaborate to develop and plan events, managing logistics and providing assistance during events.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 03/25/2026 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/14689

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)

• • 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)