Graduate Assistant (GA) / Lombardo College of Business, Deans Office

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu803P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Lombardo College of Business, Dean's Office 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 TBD Hours/Shift worked TBD

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Lombardo College of Business is seeking a dynamic and motivated Graduate Assistant (GA) to support faculty, staff, and students in the areas of high-impact student engagement, faculty research, and alumni/community engagement.

The GA will play a key role in supporting the Business Living Learning Community (LLC), assisting faculty with research, helping with assessment efforts, and planning co-curricular events that strengthen the bond between the College, alumni, and the local community.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of initiatives that support the growth of our academic programs and engage our broader Lancaster community.

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.

Availability to schedule one-hour meetings with LLC students every other week during the semester.

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty to help design, develop, and implement co-curricular and social components of the Business Living Learning Community (LLC).
• Assist in integrating academic concepts into the LLC experience, working closely with faculty to enhance student engagement and learning outside the classroom.
• Support faculty with their individual research needs, including background literature review, data collection, and analysis.
• Assist the Dean and faculty in gathering and analyzing data for accreditation and assessment purposes.
• Aid in the planning, marketing, and organization of on-campus and off-campus co-curricular events that connect alumni, faculty, and the local Lancaster community. Assist with outreach and communication efforts to increase alumni involvement and participation in College events and initiatives.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 08/25/2026 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/15502

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

• Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?

(Open Ended Question)