Graduate Assistant (GA) / Career Center

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Career Center
Requisition Number Stu687P
Position Type Student Worker
Department Department of Student Workers
Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Career Center
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, during regular university business hours
Hours/Shift worked Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function Career Center Graduate Assistants gain valuable experience while providing support to students, faculty, employers, and community partners. The Career Services GA provides comprehensive career coaching and conducts one-on-one counseling related to resumes, interviewing, and job search strategies.
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. Career Center Graduate Assistants must be available to complete their work hours on-campus during standard office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with occasional evening or Saturday availability to facilitate workshops and support events.
Excellent communication skills and strong active listening skills are essential.
Strong attention to detail is required.
Must have effective time management skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
Appropriate skillsets to coordinate and support events and workshops.
Preferred Qualifications Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathetic coaching ability.
Job Duties Career Services GA responsibilities may include meeting with students seeking career-related assistance, internships or volunteer placement, organizing events and workshops, providing information on career choices and job search skills, conducting resume, cover letter, and social media profile critiques during walk-in hours or individual appointments, and completing classroom presentations.
The graduate assistants in Career Services also support Admission/Orientation events and large-scale Fairs (Job and Internship Fairs, Graduate School Fairs, Teacher Recruitment Days, Mentorship Fairs, and Mentorship Recognition Events).
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
Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply)