Working Title: Balanced Dukes Intern - Human Resources - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100210 - Human Resources

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $12.50 - $13.50

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 11/05/2024

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

Balanced Dukes is the wellness and well-being program for faculty and staff at James Madison University. We are looking for a student to assist with a variety of creative and exciting projects in our department. Balanced Dukes strives to offer programs, challenges, workshops, informational sessions, and more that focus on the core areas of well-being.
The Balanced Dukes Intern will work with the Coordinator of Employee Well-Being to support the mission of enhancing the wellness and well-being of our faculty and staff. This position will work an average of 15 hours per week over the school year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a selection of journals and handouts that will be used by faculty and staff for various well-being initiatives (gratitude, fitness, nutrition, etc…).
• Work with the team to create virtual resources that will be used by departments on campus for self-led wellness and well-being departmental challenges.
• Other creative projects as they arise.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
• Experience working with Canva
• Ability to work 10-15 hours per week during the semester
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once

Preferred Qualifications
• Background or strong interest in health, wellness, and/or well-being.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

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:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.