Graduate Assistant (GA) / Deans Office, AHSS
Millersville University
Millersville, PA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, AHSS
Requisition Number Stu680P
Position Type Student Worker
Department Department of Student Workers
Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Dean's Office, AHSS
Classification Student Worker
Pay Rate $6000 per year (FT) Graduate assistants (FT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits per year.
Position Summary Information
Hours per week Full-time 20 hrs/week
Days Worked Varied
Hours/Shift worked Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function Develop leadership skills and gains hands-on experience in this Graduate Assistantship which supports the Winter Center's scenic shop and Dutcher Hall.
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.
Organization, planning and time-management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervision experience.
Must be available to schedule hours on campus to support productions.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a scenic, construction, or fabrication shop environment
Background in theatre, live performance, or entertainment production
Experience supervising, mentoring, or training students, volunteers, or crew members
Familiarity with basic shop equipment and fabrication techniques
Knowledge of safe work practices in shop or production environments
Ability to work independently and manage scheduled lab hours
Job Duties Supports the Winter Center's scenic shop and Dutcher Hall.
Manages lab hours in the scenic shop.
Supervises and trains student workers in proper equipment use and safety.
Helps with technical aspects of productions in the Winter Center and Dutcher Hall, as needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 03/07/2026
Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants 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 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.
Documents needed:
Resume is required
Cover Letter is optional
Transcripts/other documents optional