Graduate Assistant (GA) / M.Ed Language and Literacy in Dept of Early, Middle, and Elementary Education

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Position Information

Requisition Number: Stu689P Position Type: Student Worker Department: Department of Student Workers Job Title: Graduate Assistant (GA) - M.Ed. Language and Literacy in Dept of Early Middle and Elementary Education Classification: Student Worker Pay Rate: $6000/FT, $3000/PT per year. Graduate assistants also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits (FT), 9 credits (PT) per year.

Position Summary Information

Hours per week:

• Full-time: 20 hrs
• Part-time: 10 hrs Days Worked: Most hours scheduled in person during regular university office hours with opportunity to complete some hours remotely Hours/Shift worked: Varied

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary: Basic Function The Graduate Assistant for the EMEE M.Ed. in Language & Literacy provides the literacy faculty, adjunct instructors, and the program coordinator with essential support to complete the various tasks related to the implementation and continuation of the various literacy initiatives on the graduate level.

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.
• Full-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in Fall semester and Spring semesters.
• Part-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall and Spring semesters.
• The GA for Language and Literacy must be enrolled in a graduate program in Education or Psychology.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct research, data collection, and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Duties

• The GA supports the continued assessment and accreditation of this program.
• The operation of the reading and ESL practicum clinics.
• Communication and public relations.
• Supports the research and programmatic initiatives that foster literacy across the state as well as for Millersville graduate students.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Posting Open Date: 03/10/2026 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: required
• Cover Letter: optional
• Transcripts/other documents: optional
• Clearances: required for this position (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint)

Not needed to apply: Quicklink for Posting: Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14590

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Optional Documents:
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document 1
• Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

Supplemental Questions

• 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