Graduate Assistant (GA) - Student Affairs / Orientation Programs

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu791P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) - Student Affairs / Orientation Programs 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 times during regular University Office hours (weekdays 8:00 - 4:30) as well as evenings and weekends as needed. Hours/Shift worked

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Orientation Programs is seeking one FT graduate assistant to work in collaboration with the Director, the Orientation Planning Committee, faculty and staff on the design and implementation of Orientation Programs. Orientation is a pivotal experience in helping students feel welcomed, connected, and supported as they begin their journey at Millersville University. The Graduate Assistant will contribute to the design and implementation of Orientation Leader Training program and assist with recruitment, selection and training of Orientation Leader staff.

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.

The Orientation Programs GA must be available for on-campus work.

Seeking applicants who have had experience with camp counseling, college orientation, admissions, or student affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

Students enrolled in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, School Counseling and Social Work programs are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

Effectively train, mentor, and support Orientation Leaders.

Plan, implement, and evaluate orientation initiatives by coordinating programs, managing logistics, and using assessment data to recommend improvements that enhance the first-year student experience.

Collaborate effectively across campus by communicating professionally with faculty, staff, and student leaders.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 08/05/2026 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/15377

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 currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
• YES
• NO