Position Information

Requisition Number
Stu309P

Position Type
Student Worker

Department
Department of Student Workers

Job Title
Student Worker - Research Assistant/Project Support

Classification
Student Worker

Pay Rate
Starting rate $15.00/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week
20 hrs/week

Days Worked
Mon-Thur

Hours/Shift worked
Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Dr. Elizabeth Powers from the Department of Early, Middle and Elementary Education is seeking a motivated student to assist her with a variety of tasks, including general office duties, research work, recruitment, etc. for the MU Ready Grant.

Required Qualifications

• Current graduate education major with undergraduate degree.
• Committed to working at least 20 hours per week (M-Th each week).
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook preferred).
• Ability to collect data.
• Must be able to work independently and show initiative.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work compassionately and professionally with a diverse population.
• Good interpersonal skills on the phone and face-to-face.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to perform varied duties.
• Ability to multitask and work with multiple projects at one time.
• Must complete or have valid required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints).

Preferred Qualifications

Job Duties

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Support faculty with administrative tasks. For example, email correspondence, phone calls, copying and printing.
• Data collection.
• Recruitment of program applicants.
• Translation.
• Work independently and/or as a team to accomplish the overall mission and goals of the grant project.
• Other duties as assigned by faculty

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Ability to sit and use a computer for the length of shift, in office or remotely.
• Ability to make deliveries & pickups on campus.
• Ability to use department photocopier (training provided)

Posting Open Date
05/06/2024

Posting Close Date
05/17/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be enrolled in a graduate program.

Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition
https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11707

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Resume

Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes
• No

* What days/hours are you available to work?
(Open Ended Question)

* What is your current major/minor?
(Open Ended Question)

* Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
• No.

* This position requires that you complete three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have the three clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes? Or would you need to complete them?
(Open Ended Question)