Student Researcher - Center for Public Research

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 6,700 - 8,900; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University in Millersville, PA, invites applications for a Student Researcher position at the Center for Public Research. This role supports faculty, helps develop and coordinate CPR programs, and assists community partners.

The position offers flexible hours, a stipend paid at the end of each work period, and opportunities to gain experience in data collection, outreach, and reporting while balancing academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in good academic standing during time of employment.
• Interest in and commitment to community-engaged research.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty members.

Skills

data visualization

statistics

research methods

communication and writing

Job description

Student Researcher - Center for Public Research

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.

Resume and class schedule are required to be uploaded which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours outside of your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu799P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Job Title Student Researcher - Center for Public Research

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Stipend to be paid at end of work period/semester

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Flexible

Days Worked

Days Worked Flexible

Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Job Summary/Basic Function

• Participate in and help promote, develop, and coordinate programs and projects under the auspices of the Center for Public Research ( CPR ) [previously the Center for Scholarship and Social Change ( CPSSC )]
• Assist in providing support to community partners
• Undertake research projects on issues identified by community partners
• Plan and publicize the CPR and community education projects

Required Qualifications

• Must be a student in a good academic standing during time of employment
• Interest in and commitment to community-engaged research
• Strong teamwork skills
• Proficiency in communication and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data visualization
• Proficiency in statistics and research methods (including qualitative methodology)

Job Duties

• Support faculty members

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/20/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 10/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and class schedule are required to be uploaded which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours outside of your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What days/hours are you available to work?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current major/minor?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
  • YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
  • IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
  • No.