<p>Requisition Number Stu447P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Graduate Assistant (GA) / Departments of History and Philosophy Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $6000 per year (FT) Graduate assistants (FT) also earn tuition waiver credits of 18 credits per year.</p> <p>Position Summary Information</p> <p>Hours per week Full-time 20 hrs week Days Worked Weekdays, during regular university business hours Hours/Shift worked</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>The Graduate Assistant for the departments of History and Philosophy will support the research activities of faculty in the departments, including conducting library research, preparing indexes, formatting electronic text, etc. The GA will be involved with compiling the Alumni Newsletter and updating the department web pages. The GA will also provide logistical support for the annual Holocaust Conference.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Full-time Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 6 credits in Fall semester and in Spring semester. Part-time Graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in Fall semester and in Spring semester.</p> <p>Available to complete work hours on campus, including during regular university business hours, and as needed to offer tutoring sessions.</p> <p>Enrollment in master's program in History or Philosophy.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Conduct library research and provide research assistance for monographs and other publications by the Department's faculty, such as preparing indexes and formatting electronic text. </li><li>Maintaining the map files, audiovisual equipment and devices, and electronic files. </li><li>Provide assistance in compiling the Departments Alumni Newsletter and maintaining the website. </li><li>As permitted, proctor examinations for the faculty (subject to APSCUF determination). </li><li>Arrange / provide tutoring assistance for students. </li><li>Provide support for guests to the office, answering student and faculty questions. </li><li>Provide logistical support for annual Holocaust Conference, handling details related to registration, transportation of speakers, preparation of the program. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 03/17/2025 Posting Close Date 08/25/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Graduate Assistant payment and hours guidelines</p> <ul> <li>Graduate Assistants must work 300 hours (FT) or 150 hours (PT) per semester. </li><li>Stipends are paid 8 payments throughout the semester and are paid bi-weekly according to the payroll schedule. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Graduate Assistants must meet all eligibility requirements as detailed in GA Guidelines. </li></ul> <p>Documents needed:</p> <ul> <li>Resume is required </li><li>Cover Letter is optional </li><li>Transcripts/other documents optional </li><li>Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply) </li></ul> <p>Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/12988</p>