Graduate Student - Project Assistant

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu848P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Student - Project Assistant Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $12.00

Position Summary Information

Hours per week 20 Days Worked TBD Hours/Shift worked TBD

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

We are seeking a graduate student who is interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on experience while supporting Millersville University's work with the Academy Model for Parent-Learners (AMPL) Initiative. As a Project Assistant, the student will work with the AMPL Working Group on a variety of activities, including conducting research, gathering and organizing data, assisting with analysis and reporting, developing communications and web content, helping coordinate events, and keeping project materials organized. The position offers an opportunity to build skills in research, project coordination, communication, and data management while contributing to an important university initiative. This grant-funded position runs from January 2 through June 30, 2027.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MS 365 applications.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in web-based research.
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interest in team projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in organizational management, public administration, and public policy.
• Enjoy supporting group efforts and event coordination.

Job Duties

• research and reporting
• data collection, management, and analysis
• create and manage communications materials, including web content management organize events
• maintain project records
• organize and facilitate meetings of faculty, staff and students
• other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sitting, standing, light lifting

Posting Open Date 10/05/2026 Posting Close Date 11/24/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter and resume are required

We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours outside of your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15809

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes

• No

• • What days/hours are you available to work?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your current major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
• No.