Graduate Assistant (GA) / Educational Foundations; M.Ed. in ACTE

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 18 credits

Stipend of $6,000 per year

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Educational Foundations program. This full-time role involves managing communications with program stakeholders and collecting data on admissions and enrollment. Strong organizational, technological, and communication skills are essential. The position offers a stipend of $6,000 annually and a tuition waiver for up to 18 credits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at Millersville University and at least 6 credits in fall and spring semesters. Students in education-related fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Millersville University.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 credits in both fall and spring semesters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders to manage the ACTE program.
• Collect and manage admissions and enrollment data.
• Analyze data for enrollment trends to inform planning.
• Problem-solve issues affecting admissions and retention.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technological skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Enrollment in a Millersville University graduate program

Job description

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Educational Foundations; M.Ed. in ACTE

Gain valuable experience in program management in this full-time graduate assistantship supporting graduate education programs. Grow your professional network through communications with program stakeholders. Bring your problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills to have a positive impact on students in our programs.

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 an additional 10–20 hours per week for a total of up to 30 hours per week.
• Graduate Assistants on an F‑1 visa are permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic sessions; additional hours during breaks may be compensated at an hourly rate.
• Graduate Assistants must meet all eligibility requirements as detailed in GA Guidelines.

Job Duties

• Communicate with various stakeholders (faculty, students, administration, etc.) to plan, manage, and support the ACTE program.
• Collect and manage admissions and enrollment data for ACTE students.
• Analyze data to identify enrollment trends to inform staffing and curricular planning.
• Problem‑solve and troubleshoot issues that could impact ACTE student admission, enrollment, and retention.

Required Qualifications

• All graduate assistants must be enrolled in a Millersville University graduate program; non‑degree students and those seeking only post‑baccalaureate certification are not eligible.
• Full‑time graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in the fall semester and in the spring semester.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with professional education requirements and processes (certifications, clearances, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced technological skills and analytical abilities.
• Students in graduate programs in psychology are encouraged to apply.

Pay Rate: $6,000 per year (FT) with tuition waiver credits of 18 credits per year.

Hours per week: Full‑time 20 hrs/week

Posting Open Date: 06/08/2026