Graduate Assistant (GA) / Education Abroad

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 5,100 - 6,900; Full time

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Full-Time Graduate Assistant for the Education Abroad Unit within the Office of International Programs and Services. The GA will support study abroad programs, manage partnerships, and assist with events and data analysis.

The role requires enrollment in a MU graduate program and availability during regular university hours. Salary includes a $6,000 annual pay and 18 tuition waiver credits per year, with admission and background clearances as noted.

Qualifications

• All graduate assistants must be enrolled in a Millersville University graduate program.
• Full-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in Fall and Spring semesters.
• The GA for Education Abroad Services must be available to work on campus during regular university business hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and management of study abroad programs and international partnerships.
• Serve as the main Study Abroad Peer Mentor for the Study Abroad Advising phase; manage and lead weekly Study Abroad workshops.
• Assist with the analysis of surveys.
• Manage International Travel Registry for student participants and maintain travel itineraries of international travelers at Millersville University on the Travel Registry.
• Assist in program marketing, promotion and recruitment.
• Assist with digital record-keeping and database management.
• Collaborate to develop and plan events, managing logistics and providing assistance during events.

Skills

Event planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Graduate student enrollment

Job description

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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)

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu701P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate $6000 per year (FT) Graduate assistants (FT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits per year.

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Full-time 20 hrs week

Days Worked Weekdays during regular university business hours

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Education Abroad Unit, under the Office of International Programs and Services, is seeking a Full-Time graduate assistant. The EA Unit manages education abroad programming and international partnership agreements and activities. The GA will facilitate focus groups, workshops and events, and provide support for the programs and students and international visitors to campus.

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.

Full-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in Fall semester and in Spring semester.

The GA for Education Abroad Services must be available to work on campus during regular university business hours.

Event planning experience, attention to details, and strong communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Duties

Provide administrative support and management of study abroad programs and international partnerships.

Serve as the main Study Abroad Peer Mentor for the Study Abroad Advising phase. Manage and lead weekly Study Abroad workshops.

Assist with the analysis of surveys.

Manage International Travel Registry for student participants, and maintain travel itineraries of international travelers at Millersville University on the Travel Registry.

Assist in program marketing, promotion and recruitment.

Assist with digital record-keeping and database management.

Collaborate to develop and plan events, managing logistics and providing assistance during events.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Posting Open Date

03/25/2026

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)