Working Title: Graduate Assistant - Office of Admissions (2 Positions)

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Admissions

Department: 100175 - Admissions Office

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,464 

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? N/A

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

Beginning Review Date: 

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Office of Admissions seeks multiple Graduate Assistants for the 2026-27 school year to provide interactive support to the Office of Admission and the admissions process; assist with the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Admission, assist with the execution of various on-campus events, as well as contributing to other departmental projects under the direction and supervision of the Office of Admission staff. The assistantship dates are from August 25, 2026 to May 9, 2027. These Graduate Assistantships provide 18 hours of tuition support for the school year (9 hours per semester) and the stipend of $10,464 for the year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*All duties and responsibilities will be explained in more detail during the interview process. Below is a list of some basic responsibilities;
• Assist with admissions recruitment, data analysis and outreach to prospective and accepted students;
• Assist with On-Campus Admissions Events and programs for prospective and admitted students;
• Assist with undergraduate freshman admissions process, which may include freshman application review and travel related to high school visits;
• In coordination with supervisor, assist with the development and execution of a new project initiative to aid the efforts of the Office of Admissions
• Provide superior customer service via phone, written and email contact, as well as personal interactions with students, parents and alumni;
• General office and other duties as may be assigned;
• Work an average of 20 hours per week (some weekend or nights will be required)

Qualifications:

• An interest in working with prospective students and families
• Attention to detail and great communication skills in a professional environment.
• Schedule availability to work 20 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
• Some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:

The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.

The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency

After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.

These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.

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.