Graduate Assistant (GA) / Center for Health Education and Promotion Job at Mille

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Center for Health Education and Promotion

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 an additional 10/20 extra hours per week 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.

• 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)

Position Information:

Requisition Number: Stu406P

Position Type: Student Worker

Department: Department of Student Workers

Job Title: Graduate Assistant (GA) / Center for Health Education and Promotion

Classification: Student Worker

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

Hours per week: Full-time 20 hrs / Part-Time 10 hrs

Days Worked: Weekdays as available

Hours/Shift worked: Scheduled as available between 8:30 – 4:30.

Job Summary/Basic Function: Assist the peer education team in developing, implementing, and assessing student-focused programming. Serve as the primary point of contact for peer education initiatives focusing on alcohol and other drugs, mental health, or healthy relationships. The Graduate Assistant will assist the Director and Secretary in data collections through assessments and surveys.

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.
• Full-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in Fall semester and in Spring semester.
• Must be available for on-campus work during regular university office hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in supervisor or leadership role.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Knowledge of survey and assessment techniques and best practices.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate peer education initiatives, serving as primary contact.
• Attend and participate in peer education awareness events and activities.
• Assist with peer educator recruitment, hiring, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
• Develop intentional engagement opportunities with student organizations and departments across campus.
• Develop surveys and assessments, perform data collection and analysis.

Posting Open Date: 03/17/2025

Posting Close Date: 08/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• 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 regular university business hours?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
  • YES
  • NO
• If your graduate program admission letter included an assistantship code, please enter it here:

  (Open Ended Question)