Graduate Assistant (GA) / Wellness and Sport Sciences

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu838P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Wellness and Sport Sciences Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $3000(PT)per year. Graduate assistants also earn tuition waiver credits of 9 credits (PT) per year

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Part-time 10 hrs Days Worked Varied Hours/Shift worked Varied

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Support the Sport Management Graduate Program through a dynamic blend of research, student engagement, and program operations. Working under the direction of the Program Coordinator, this role partners with faculty on emerging issues in sport management and sport social work, contributes to academic research and data analysis, enhances program communications and digital resources, drives recruitment and outreach initiatives, and helps expand valuable internship opportunities. A great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and the future of the sport industry.

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.

Part-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall and Spring semesters.

Must be enrolled in Sport Management M.Ed. program.

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties

Assessment of emerging issues in sport management and sport social work.

Assist graduate faculty with academic research, including literature reviews, and data collection and analysis.

Update electronic resources (student manual, website, e-newsletter, etc.)

Support recruitment and marketing efforts.

Support processes related to internships, identifying contacts for potential internship sites, developing assessment instruments, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 10/11/2026 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/15712

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)

• • What was your undergraduate major?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available to work on campus during and outside of regular university business hours?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
• YES
• NO