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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in York, PA

Wohlsen Construction

Project Assistant

Lancaster, PA · On-site

As a Project Assistant, you will provide support to the Project Teams. How You'll Contribute ... High school graduate/GED or equivalent work experience. * Minimum of five years' experience in a ...

WellSpan Health

Assistant Dean-Student Support

York, PA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

... Graduate Medical Education/GME), or other health education program applicants. Required Licenses ... Ability to implement improvement projects based on collected data and feedback. Assistant Dean ...

Wohlsen Construction

Administrative Assistant

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

As a Project Assistant, you will provide support to the Project Teams. How You'll Contribute ... High school graduate/GED or equivalent work experience. * Minimum of five years' experience in a ...

KGI Keck Graduate Institute

Research Assistant

York, PA · On-site

$18.90/hr

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the ... Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive ...

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How much do graduate student project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in York, PA is $16.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

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Graduate Student - EDHS Learning Institute

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA • On-site

$12/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

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Position Information
Requisition Number
Stu750P
Position Type
Student Worker
Department
Department of Student Workers
Job Title
Graduate Student - EDHS Learning Institute
Classification
Student Worker
Pay Rate
Starting rate $12.00/hr
Position Summary Information
Hours per week
10-15 hrs/week
Days Worked
Flexible
Hours/Shift worked
Flexible
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
The College of Education and Human Services is seeking a motivated graduate student to assist with the planning and implementation of its highly successful continuing education program, the Learning Institute: Global Well-Being and Social Change Conference and the Lockey Lecture.
Required Qualifications
  • Current Graduate Student in Education, SOWK, or PSYC major.
  • Committed to working at least 10-15 hours per week.
  • 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 phone and face-to-face skills.
  • Good communications skills
  • Organized
  • Attention to detail
  • General computer experience (Word, Excel and Outlook preferred).
  • Creative- Familiar with Canva or Adobe Express
  • Willingness to perform varied duties.
  • Ability to multitask and work with multiple projects at one time.

Preferred Qualifications
None
Job Duties
Tasks may include but are not limited to:
  • Attend Committee Meetings
  • Event Planning for the academic year
  • Research as needed
  • Serve as contact for the Learning Institute
  • Supply status reports to Dean and LI Committee
  • Coordination and implementation of events
  • Marketing Promotion of events
  • Room Reservations for events
  • Registration setup and tracking
  • Communicate with speakers & participants
  • CEU and Act 48 tracking and reporting
  • Perform specific duties and provide assistance when requested.
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
  • Ability to communicate well with others
  • Ability to sit and use a computer for the length of shift
  • Ability to make deliveries & pickups on campus
  • Ability to use department photocopier (training provided)
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize

Posting Open Date
06/05/2026
Posting Close Date
09/04/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.
We encourage you to upload a cover letter and resume, and 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/15012

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