Graduate Assistant (GA) / Undergraduate Admissions

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu725P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Undergraduate Admissions 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 as available Hours/Shift worked

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Gain valuable experience in higher education admissions and recruitment in this full-time graduate assistantship in the Admissions office. This energetic team collaborates with multiple campus partners including the Honors College, Athletics, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, Orientation, and Academic Colleges to support prospective students and their families. Enhance your communication and public speaking skills through delivering information sessions to prospective students and families; engage in practical, hands-on work in event coordination, logistics, and real‑time problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

Must be available for on-campus work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in School Counseling Master's program.

Job Duties

The Graduate Assistant will play a key role in supporting the daily campus visit experience. This position focuses on the day-to-day operations of the visitation program and is supervised by an Assistant Director who oversees daily visitation efforts. The GA will serve as a primary support for daily execution and act as a backup when needed.

• Support the daily campus visitation program, including setup, execution, and follow-up

• Assist with day-to-day operations and logistics of visits, serving as a backup to the Assistant Director for general oversight

• Work directly with student staff (The Crew), including assisting with scheduling, managing call-offs, and providing day-of coordination

• Deliver daily information sessions/presentations to prospective students and their families

• Ensure a high-quality, welcoming experience for all campus visitors

Assist with communication and outreach to prospective students (email, text, and phone as needed)

• Support planning and execution of large-scale recruitment events (e.g., Open House, Admitted Student Day)

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 04/23/2026 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/14856

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)