Graduate Assistant; GA​/Campus

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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)

Campus Life has an opportunity for a graduate assistant to support student engagement efforts, including Fraternity & Sorority Life, Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services, Student Organizations, Leadership Development, Mascot Team, and Student Activities. Campus Life keeps the University’s EPPIIC values at the forefront of all that they do:
Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Integrity, Inclusion, Compassion. Enhance your career readiness while making a significant contribution to the student experience.

• Hours per week:
  Full-time 20 hrs/week / Part-time 10 hrs/week
• Days Worked:
  Weekdays, during regular university business hours
• Pay Rate: $6000(FT)/$3000(PT) per year. Graduate assistants also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits (FT)/9 credits (PT) per year

• Assist in the planning, promotion, execution and evaluation of student engagement events, leadership development programs, and other activities.
• Provide support and develop programs to serve unique student needs.
• Support and advise student organizations, provide mentorship and guidance.
• Assist in development and implementation of leadership programs.
• Create and update resource materials and guides, including electronic resources.

• 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. Part-time Graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits if Fall semester and in Spring semester.
• Campus Life Graduate Assistants must be available to complete their work hours on-campus during regular university business hours.

Preferred qualifications are not listed in the posting but may include additional experience in student engagement or leadership development.