Graduate Assistant (GA) / University Communications & Marketing/Athletic Communications

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Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu417P

Position Type

Student Worker

Department

Department of Student Workers

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Staff Posting Details

To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to the next Reviewer for his/her approval, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu417P

Position Type

Student Worker

Department

Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Graduate Assistant (GA) / University Communications & Marketing/Athletic Communications

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 | | Days Worked | Varied times during regular University Office hours (weekdays 8:00 – 4:30) as well as evenings and weekends as needed. | | Hours/Shift worked | |

Posting Detail Information

| Job Summary/Basic Function |
University Communications and Marketing is seeking Graduate Assistants to support Athletic Communications.

One GA will serve as Assistant to the Director of athletic communications, supporting publicity and promotion of Millersville’s 19 intercollegiate varsity sports.

One GA will be responsible for Creative Media, this GA will manage, plan posts and create content for Millersville Athletics social media platforms.

One GA will oversee all Broadcasting efforts of the department. They will manage a student staff at all home events. The graduate assistant will schedule, set-up and promote all live streams through the PSAC Network. | | 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 enrolled in Sports Management graduate program.

Must be available to work home athletic events on campus, attend occasional practices, and meet with coaches and student-athletes on a regular basis.

Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

Experience with Production Truck software and experience as a talent is required for the Broadcast position. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field - prior experience in athletic communications - experience managing social media - Knowledge of Production Truck, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, NCAA LiveStats statistical software and video editing and photography skills are strongly preferred for the position supporting the Director.

| | Job Duties |
The GA supporting the Director will serve as the primary media contact for selected sports, writing and editing of news releases for placement in local and regional media, assisting in the maintenance of the athletics website, weekly conference reporting and nominations, coverage of home athletic events, use of statistics software, assisting with live video broadcast production, video editing and graphic design of social media graphics. The candidate must be able to assist in maintaining the department’s social media efforts.

The Creative Media graduate assistant will serve as the department’s primary graphic designer, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and Gipper software. The graduate assistant will gather video content, produce feature videos on student-athletes, and provide assistance to the 19 Millersville teams for their team-specific social media accounts.

The Broadcast GA will set-up and promote all live streams through the PSAC Network. The graduate assistant will train student workers in camera operation and production while serving as a play-by-play or color talent for all home events. Postgame highlight reels and on-camera interviews will be created to distribute to the media. | | Working Conditions and Physical Effort | | | Posting Open Date | 03/17/2025 | | Posting Close Date | 08/25/2025 | | 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

| | Quicklink for Posting/Requisition | https://jobs.millersville.edu/posting... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Unofficial Transcripts 1 3. Other Document 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program at Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

   • YES
   • NO

2. * In which program are you enrolled?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you available to work on campus during regular university business hours?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you interested in a particular GA position within Athletic Communications?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

   • YES
   • NO

2. (Open Ended Question)

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