Working Title: Administrative Assistant - College of Business, Hart School (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist III

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100330 - College of Business - Dean

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $22

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 09/16/2025

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community nestled on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

The College of Business at James Madison University seeks to hire a part-time administrative professional to provide support to the Academic Unit Head, faculty, and academic programs. This position will work approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year and is not anticipated to work during summers. Hours are flexible between 8am and 5pm. The part-time administrative assistant will work together with the full-time administrative assistant to set a schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will help manage the administrative office for the Academic Unit Head as well as full- and part-time faculty within the Hart School.

Duties include, but are not limited to, foundation reimbursement, travel logistics, training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees, marketing communications and work orders. Additional duties include general correspondence, reservations and some event planning.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Professional demeanor, confidentiality and excellent customer service skills are essential
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work fluidly in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office processes is essential

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

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