Graduate Assistant (GA) / SMC Operations

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University in Millersville, PA seeks a part-time Graduate Assistant starting January 2027 to assist with event planning at the Student Memorial Center and support Information Desk operations.

Under supervision of the Director of SMC Operations, you will help manage events, ensure customer satisfaction, and provide friendly, efficient service to internal and external customers. The role requires enrollment in a MU graduate program and on-campus availability.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Millersville University graduate program.
• Full-time GA requires at least 6 credits in Fall and Spring.
• Part-time GA must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall and Spring.
• GA Operations GA’s must be available on-campus.
• Must be available to work an additional 5-10 hours per week which is compensated at an hourly wage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage event planning within the Student Memorial Center.
• Support the Information Desk operations and customer service for internal and external customers.
• Work under supervision of the Director of SMC Operations.

Skills

On-campus availability

Graduate student status

Flexible schedule

Education

Enrolled in MU graduate program

Fall/Spring credit minimums

Job description

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.

Job Duties

SMC is seeking a part-time Graduate Assistant to begin in January 2027. Support the ongoing mission and vision of the Student Memorial Center in a Graduate Assistant position, working under the supervision of the Director of SMC Operations. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing event planning within the building and ensuring customer satisfaction with the program planning and implementation process. Additionally, this position will support the ongoing operations of the Information Desk as it relates to providing positive, efficient, and effective customer service to internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

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 a minimum of 6 credits in Fall and Spring semesters.
Part-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall and Spring semesters.

SMC Operations GA’s must be available for on-campus work.

SMC Operations GA’s must be available to work an additional 5-10 hours per week which is compensated at an hourly wage.

Days Worked

Weekday and Weekend work, varied times during regular University Office hours as well as evenings and weekends as needed.

Hours/Shift worked

Varied

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $6000 (FT) or $3000 (PT) per year. Graduate assistants also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits (FT) or 9 credits (PT) per year

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu836P

Position Type Student Worker

Department Department of Student Workers

Classification Student Worker

Posting Open Date

10/11/2026