Working Title: Center for Economic Education Student Assistant - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100083 - Ctr Econ Ed-531020

Pay Rate: Hourly

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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: 4/3/2025

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:

The Center for Economic Education invites applications for the position of student assistant. Past student assistants have found this an attractive position, and for a number of years the position has come open only when the previous student assistant graduated or qualified for an attractive senior-year opportunity.
Students from a variety of majors have thrived in this job in the past, including: SMAD, education, accounting, economics and computer information systems.
The work location is off-campus at the Center for Economic Education, 220 University Boulevard, Harrisonburg. Most students find that access to a car is necessary for this job to work for them. (Walking, biking and bus transportation are also possible.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

The job is part-time, with flexible hours to suit the student assistant’s schedule; however, the most useful work hours are when the Center’s part-time administrative assistant is in the office. Most of the time, the assistant works directly with the associate director and administrative assistant. The duties involve basic office assistance, including:
• Preparing materials for the Center’s workshop series.
• Assisting with mailings and management of the Center’s teacher outreach.
• Assisting the center staff with teaching and research support.

Qualifications:

Students will work between 10-20 hours per week.

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.