Student Worker - Editing and Publishing 2026-2027

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Student Worker to join the editing and publishing team for 2026-2027, supporting the Engage for Change and Made in Millersville Journals. You’ll edit articles, assist with marketing, and help grow the digital journals in a collaborative student setting.

The role is 10 hours per week, Mon–Fri with some weekends, with flexible hours. Undergraduates (sophomores–seniors) who value confidentiality and deadlines are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors interested in publishing, editing, and marketing a digital journal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Evidence of efficient project and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints).

Responsibilities

• Edit author’s articles submitted to the journal.
• Take on a specialty role (marketing for the journal, outreach, web design, project manager for authors).
• Contribute to journal’s growth.
• Work approximately 10 hours/wk.
• Have the opportunity to intern/work for two journals, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.

Skills

Editing

Publishing

Marketing

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Student Worker - Editing and Publishing 2026-2027

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu810P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Job Title Student Worker - Editing and Publishing 2026-2027

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starting rate $11.00/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week

Hours per week 10 hrs/week

Days Worked

Days Worked Mon-Fri and some weekends

Hours/Shift worked

Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Engage for Change and Made in Millersville Journals are seeking a student to join the editorial team and experience all aspects of running a digital journal in a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors interested in publishing, editing, and marketing a digital journal


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)


• Evidence of efficient project and time management skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines


• Ability to multi-task


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Organized and detail-oriented


• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints).

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative, open-minded, and flexible


• Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies to contribute to the journals


• Willingness to take risks and experiment

Job Duties

• Edit author’s articles submitted to the journal


• Take on a specialty role (marketing for the journal, outreach, web design, project manager for authors)


• Contribute to journal’s growth


• Work approximately 10 hours/wk.


• Have the opportunity to intern/work for two journals, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

* Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/14/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 06/01/2028