Graduate Assistant (GA) / Intercollegiate Athletics - Advancement

Graduate Assistant (GA) / Intercollegiate Athletics - Advancement

The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Advancement supports the athletic administration in all aspects of the 19 Intercollegiate programs. The Graduate Assistant is vital in assisting in all aspects of fundraising and alumni/donor engagement for the department. This GA will receive experience and training within an NCAADII Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

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. Part-time Graduate assistants must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of 3 credits if Fall semester and in Spring semester. Ability to work on-campus during normal business hours, plus some nights and weekends.

Enrollment in Sport Management Program is preferred.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Assist with donor data tracking, stewardship, and communications
• Special event planning and logistics
• Assist with supervising department interns
• Coordinating alumni/donor survey and registration forms
• Assist with donor scholarship and pledge forms
• Assist with corporate sponsorship fulfillment and renewals

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)
• Driver's License Background check is required