Graduate Assistant (GA) / Intercollegiate Athletics - Advancement

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 2,700 - 3,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver 9 credits

Stipend $3,000 per year

Job summary

Millersville University in Millersville, PA seeks a Graduate Assistant (GA) in Intercollegiate Athletics - Advancement to support fundraising and alumni engagement across 19 programs. The role provides practical experience in NCAA DII dynamics and department operations.

The GA will work part-time (10 hrs/week), handle donor data, plan events, supervise interns, and assist with surveys and sponsorships. A 9-credit tuition waiver is provided along with a $3,000 annual stipend.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a MU graduate program.
• Part-time students must carry a minimum of 3 credits in Fall and Spring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor data tracking, stewardship, and communications
• Special event planning and logistics
• Assist with supervising department interns
• Coordinate alumni/donor survey and registration forms
• Assist with donor scholarship and pledge forms
• Assist with corporate sponsorship fulfillment and renewals

Skills

On-campus availability

Education

Enrolled in Millersville University graduate program

Minimum 3 credits Fall and Spring

Job description

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Intercollegiate Athletics - Advancement

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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)
• Driver's License Background check is required

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu840P

Position Type

Student Worker

Department

Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Intercollegiate Athletics - Advancement

Classification

Student Worker

Pay Rate

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

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Part-time 10 hrs week

Days Worked TBD

Hours/Shift worked TBD

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Advancement supports the athletic administration in all aspects of the 19 Intercollegiate programs. The Graduate Assistant is vital in assisting in all aspects of fundraising and alumni/donor engagement for the department. This GA will receive experience and training within an NCAA DII Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

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 work on-campus during normal business hours, plus some nights and weekends.

Job Duties

• Assist with donor data tracking, stewardship, and communications
• Special event planning and logistics
• Assist with supervising department interns
• Coordinating alumni/donor survey and registration forms
• Assist with donor scholarship and pledge forms
• Assist with corporate sponsorship fulfillment and renewals

Posting Open Date

10/11/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program at Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
  • YES
  • NO
• * In which program are you enrolled?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you available to work on campus during and outside of regular university business hours?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
  • YES
  • NO