Graduate Assistant (GA) / Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Undergraduate Admissions
Requisition Number Stu725P
Position Type Student Worker
Department Department of Student Workers
Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Undergraduate Admissions
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 Weekdays as available
Hours/Shift worked Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function Gain valuable experience in higher education admissions and recruitment in this full-time graduate assistantship in the Admissions office. This energetic team collaborates with multiple campus partners including the Honors College, Athletics, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, Orientation, and Academic Colleges to support prospective students and their families. Enhance your communication and public speaking skills through delivering information sessions to prospective students and families; engage in practical, hands-on work in event coordination, logistics, and real‑time problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.
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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications Enrollment in School Counseling Master's program.
Job Duties The Graduate Assistant will play a key role in supporting the daily campus visit experience. This position focuses on the day-to-day operations of the visitation program and is supervised by an Assistant Director who oversees daily visitation efforts. The GA will serve as a primary support for daily execution and act as a backup when needed.
Support the daily campus visitation program, including setup, execution, and follow-up
Assist with day-to-day operations and logistics of visits, serving as a backup to the Assistant Director for general oversight
Work directly with student staff (The Crew), including assisting with scheduling, managing call-offs, and providing day-of coordination
Deliver daily information sessions/presentations to prospective students and their families
Ensure a high-quality, welcoming experience for all campus visitors
Assist with communication and outreach to prospective students (email, text, and phone as needed)
Support planning and execution of large-scale recruitment events (e.g., Open House, Admitted Student Day)
Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 04/23/2026
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 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
Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply)