Student Worker - Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management Academic Year 2026-27

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Student Worker for the Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management office for AY 2026-27. No prior experience required; training will be provided.

You will support daily office operations and assist with tasks to help the department run smoothly. Positions offer flexible hours up to 20 per week, typically around 5 hours weekly, with some driving duties for field trips and errands.

Qualifications

• Major in the Department of Environment, Geosciences, and Emergency Management.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use office telephone, answer calls, transfer, and take messages.
• Ability to use department copier/printer/scanner.
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, FBI Fingerprints).
• Must complete driver's license background check if willing to drive university vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations in the department office.
• May make deliveries around campus and pick up materials.
• Copy, print and scan documents as needed.
• Answer telephone calls and take messages.
• Assist faculty and other EGEM staff as requested.

Skills

Confidentiality

Telephone etiquette

Office equipment

Teamwork

Education

Major in Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Student Worker - Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management Academic Year 2026-27

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.

Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.
Cover letter and resume are NOT Required. We encourage you to upload your class schedule and availability, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu801P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Job Title Student Worker - Environment Geosciences and Emergency Management Academic Year 2026-27

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starting rate $9.00/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week Up to 20 hrs/week; average ~5hrs/week

Days Worked

Days Worked Flexible

Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Job Summary/Basic Function

EGEM Students work as Office Assistants in the department office. They may also serve as drivers for departmental field trips or offer assistance to faculty members when needed.

Required Qualifications

• A major in the Department of Environment, Geosciences, and Emergency Management Department.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use office telephone, including answering calls, initiating calls, transferring calls, placing calls on hold, and taking messages.
• Ability to use department copier/printer/scanner, including filling paper and replacing toner and staple cartridges.
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints)
• Must complete driver's license background check if willing to drive university vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an office setting
• Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Job Duties

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Student Office Assistants support the day-to-day operations and work independently and/or as a team to accomplish the overall mission and goals of the office.
• May make deliveries around campus, dropping off and picking up materials to and from other departments.
• Copy, print and scan documents when necessary.
• Perform specific duties and provide assistance when requested.
• Answer telephone calls, transferring them, and/or taking messages.
• Stay connected with other EGEM office assistants to communicate necessary information and tasks.
• May Escort Visitors to the Department Offices or other campus locations.
• May drive for departmental field trips if willing
• May offer assistance to faculty when requested

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift
• Be able to make deliveries & pickups on campus
• Be able to use department photocopier

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/25/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 12/18/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.
Cover letter and resume are NOT Required. We encourage you to upload your class schedule and availability, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during 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.
• * This position requires that you complete three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have the three clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes? Or would you need to complete them?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you willing to drive University vehicles such as mini-vans or 12 passenger vans for department field trips?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Minivans only