<p>Requisition Number Stu709P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / External Relations and Strategic Initiatives Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $3000 per year (PT); Graduate assistants (PT) also earn 9 credits of tuition waiver per year.</p> <p>Position Summary Information</p> <p>Hours per week Part-time 10 hrs week Days Worked Weekdays with occasional weekend or evening events. Hours/Shift worked Regular business hours.</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>The External Relations Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting the Vice President of University Relations and Strategic Initiatives with town gown relations, business and industry partnerships, and various university projects and community-oriented events. The GA will have opportunities to develop their leadership skills by taking initiative, leading small projects, and collaborating with external stakeholders.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Part-time Graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall semester and in Spring semester.</p> <p>Effective writing, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Enrollment in master's program in Social Work, Emergency Management, School Counseling, or similar.</p> <p>Knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Duties include drafting Millersville Borough reports, collaborating with local businesses, supporting legislative advocacy, project management, and assisting in planning and coordinating special community events.</p> <p>Craft professional emails, prepare presentations, participate in meetings, and represent the university at events.</p> <p>Coordinate meeting/events, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</p> <p>Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 04/02/2026 Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Graduate Assistant payment and hours guidelines</p> <ul> <li>Graduate Assistants must work 300 hours (FT) or 150 hours (PT) per semester. </li><li>Stipends are paid 8 payments throughout the semester and are paid bi-weekly according to the payroll schedule. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Graduate Assistants must meet all eligibility requirements as detailed in GA Guidelines. </li></ul> <p>Documents needed:</p> <ul> <li>Resume is required </li><li>Cover Letter is optional </li><li>Transcripts/other documents optional </li><li>Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply) </li></ul> <p>Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14729</p>