Anticipated Vacancy Spring 2026 - Graduate Assistant (GA) / University Housing and Conference Services

Millersville University of Pennsylvania•Millersville, PA

66d•$8,200•Onsite

About The Position

We are anticipating a vacancy for the spring 2026 semester. University Housing and Conference Services is seeking Graduate Assistants for assignment in South Village Residence Hall The Graduate Assistant position within UHCS begins in early January and continues one week after the closing of the residence halls in May. The Graduate Assistant is responsible for helping to provide leadership and direction to a comprehensive student development program for a residential community. The Graduate Assistant is also responsible for a variety of administrative and operational functions. Graduate Assistants in this role may be able to use this position as part of their field experience requirements in their master's program. Please consult your program coordinator for more information.

Requirements

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. Part-time Graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits if Fall semester and in Spring semester.
The GA is required to live in a suite in a residence hall.
The GA will be on-call at certain times of the academic year, this may include break periods including Thanksgiving and winter break.
Due to the nature of this assignment, the GA may be limited to having outside employment.
This opportunity requires a commitment to the educational potential of residence halls and demonstrated skills in the following areas: communication organization/planning, and administration.
If you are a Millersville graduate, you must be in good disciplinary standing.
Must complete three required clearances: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints. If you already have employment or education-related clearances less than two years old, we may be able to accept those instead.
Resume is required
Clearances are required for this position: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (Not needed to apply)
Driver's License Background check require

Nice To Haves

Housing leadership experience in a college or university setting.
Enrollment in School Psychology or Social Work graduate program.

Responsibilities

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a diverse staff of 7-21 Desk Attendants.
Hold regular staff and individual meetings with the Desk Attendants to review student and community concerns, problem-solve, and give direction.
May be asked to drive a University-owned vehicle in order to develop, plan, and coordinate academic related services.
Assist with the administrative portion of the student conduct process as directed by the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office or University Housing and Conference Services staff.
Works closely with key offices (Counseling Center, Learning Services, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Registrars, Academic Advisement, etc.) to identify and intervene as early as possible with students whose behavior suggests the need for support services.
Serves as a resource for managing reports of behavioral, academic and social concerns on campus as well as responding to inquiries and providing appropriate follow-up to reports.
Enforce and monitor policies and procedures that affect the residence hall operation.
In conjunction with the Residential Area Director and Associate Director of University Housing and Conference Services monitor the day-to-day custodial and maintenance functions within the residence halls.
Attend weekly meetings with the Residential Area Director, and other departmental meetings.
Serve as the "on-call" staff person on a regularly scheduled rotation with other GAs and professional staff (August - May).
Be available for all residence hall openings/closings, break housing, and all training for Graduate Assistants and student staff.
Assist with various committees (GA Selection, RA Selection & Training, Staff Development, and the Housing Banquet)