Working Title: Graduate Assistant - College of Business - Several Positions

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100330 - College of Business - Dean

Pay Rate: Stipend

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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: 3/19/2025

About JMU:

General Information:

The College of Business seeks several graduate assistants to support academic units in the College beginning Fall 2025. Academic units supported include Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics, Marketing, Business Management, Economics and International Business.
A Graduate Assistant in this role can expect to have the opportunity to develop skills that are likely to be applicable to future employment in any field. These skills will include: Communication, teamwork, project management, time management and independent responsibility. The skills practiced and work products developed can enhance the graduate student’s resume and help the student develop and demonstrate important workplace skills.

Graduate Assistant are expected to work 20 hours per week, primarily during regular business hours 8:00-5:00 M-F. The successful candidate will begin their position when school begins in August 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Help with classes by grading assignments and entering grades in Canvas
Help with test preparation (i.e., making copies of exams), administration and supervision (proctoring)
Conduct help/tutoring sessions, maintain regular office hours
Assist faculty with data collection and other research
Accurately complete and submit timesheet to immediate supervisor each week
Other assistance as needed

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must be full-time matriculated graduate students who demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Analytical reasoning skills
• A high-level of motivation, regularly-demonstrated initiative, good time-management skills, and the ability to be productive with minimal supervision.

Additional Posting Information:

This is a one-year appointment, which may be renewed for one or more additional years based on program and performance. Graduate Assistants receive a stipend and a 9 CH waiver for each semester. Current annual stipend (2024/2025) is $9,816

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