Graduate Assistant (GA) / BSE STEM Education

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); Sur place; USD 2 600 - 3 500; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Millersville University seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the BSE STEM Education program. You will help plan and execute STEM-related events, coordinate Open Houses, involvement fairs, and teacher workshops, and liaise with faculty and external partners.

You’ll contribute to recruiting efforts, present at lectures and events, and promote STEM pathways to current and prospective students while collaborating across university teams.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Millersville University graduate program.
• Part-time Graduate Assistants must maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Ability to attend and support events in person as scheduled.
• Strong organizational and event planning skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and external partners.
• Passion for STEM education and student engagement.

Responsabilités

• Assist in full event planning process for BSE STEM events, from concept to execution.
• Organize and lead departmental events such as Open Houses, involvement fairs, admitted student days, and teacher workshops.
• Coordinate logistics, communicate with attendees, and ensure successful event facilitation.
• Represent the BSE STEM program at university-wide recruitment events, including tabling at involvement fairs and admissions programs.
• Promote STEM education opportunities by speaking publicly in lecture halls and community events.
• Engage with prospective and current students to raise awareness of STEM education pathways at Millersville University.
• Work with faculty and partners to support STEM education initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating and attending professional development workshops (Project WET, GLOBE).
• Support the department in event-related communications and scheduling.

Connaissances

Public speaking

Communication

Event planning

Organizational skills

Collaboration

STEM education passion

Formation

Enrollment in MU graduate program

Description du poste

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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)

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu844P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $3000 per year (PT) Graduate assistants (PT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 9 credits per year.

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Part-time 10 hrs / week

Days Worked

Days Worked Varied

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Graduate Assistant supporting BSE STEM Education plays a crucial role in engaging current and prospective students, planning and executing STEM education events, and collaborating with faculty and external partners. This position provides valuable experience in event coordination, student engagement, and professional communication.

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

Ability to attend and support events in person as scheduled.

Strong organizational and event planning skills.

Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.

Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and external partners.

Passion for STEM education and student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in a STEM education graduate program or related field.

Job Duties

Assist in the full event planning process, from conceptualization to execution, for BSE STEM -related events.

Organize and lead departmental events such as Open Houses, involvement fairs, admitted student days, and teacher workshops.

Coordinate logistics, communicate with attendees, and ensure successful event facilitation.

Represent the BSE STEM program at university-wide recruitment events, including tabling at involvement fairs and admissions programs.

Promote STEM education opportunities by speaking publicly in lecture halls, community engagements, and recruitment sessions.

Actively engage with prospective and current students to raise awareness of STEM education pathways at Millersville University.

Work with faculty members and partner organizations to support STEM education initiatives.

Assist in coordinating and attending professional development workshops, such as Project WET and GLOBE Pre-Service Teacher Workshops.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort