Working Title: Curricular Support Specialist (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: Faculty and Curriculum

Department: 100195 - V Prov Faculty and Curriculum

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $18 - $20

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: 6/11/2025

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. 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.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

General Information:

We are inviting applications for a part-time Curricular Support Specialist position to assist our team with tasks related to the production of the undergraduate and graduate catalogs, the annual curriculum approval process, general office duties (such as email communication, scheduling, limited purchasing/budgetary tasks), and other duties as assigned.
• Average of 29 hours per week throughout the calendar year
• Hours are during normal business hours of 8am – 5pm with some flexibility during the weekday (no weekends required)
• This is an on-campus position (not remote)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the office with administrative tasks such as scheduling, communicating with stakeholders, and completing small purchases (such as UPS shipping labels)
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining curricular data in Excel and other formats
• Assist with proofreading and editing catalog material
• Assist with the annual review of curricular and catalog material by sending email communications, tracking responses, and making updates in Excel spreadsheets
• Assist with website reviews and updates to ensure current/compliant general information, appropriate curricular content, and proper website links
• Assist with formatting State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV) proposals

Qualifications:

Required:
• Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to process detailed work with accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technological proficiency, especially with MS Office
• Knowledge of basic office practices
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Must be available to work 29 hours per week during office hours of 8am – 5pm on a Monday through Friday schedule

Additional Considerations:
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proficiency with virtual meeting formats (Zoom, MS Teams)
• Ability to learn technology applications quickly
• Knowledge of Cascade software and basic website publishing

Additional Posting Information:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references.

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:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.