Working Title: Graduate Assistant with Empowerment3

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100051 - Kinesiology Department

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,110

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

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

Beginning Review Date: 

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 Department of Kinesiology seeks a Graduate Assistant (GA) for the 2025-26 academic year to support the Empowerment3 Center's WOW Veterans and Families program. The GA will contribute to the overall success of the WOW program, with primary responsibilities focusing on wellness and educational activities. The GA will work an average of 20 hours per week; night and weekend hours are required. The assistantship contracted dates are August 10, 2025, to May 9, 2026.

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.
- Supporting outreach, recruitment, and enrollment of veterans and family members.
- Planning and leading wellness activities for veterans, persons with disabilities, and their family members.
- Planning and leading educational activities on health, wellness, nutrition, and financial literacy.
- Assist with participant screening and data collection
- Setting up and supporting social events for participants.
- Assist with other WOW and Empowerment3 tasks as needed.
- Be able to work independently and comply with confidentiality guidelines.
- Work an average of 20 hours per week; night and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications:

- Ideal candidate enrolls in either of Kinesiology's graduate programs; applicants from other programs of study considered.
- Able to plan and lead wellness and educational programming for a wide range of ability levels.
- Must be able to work night and weekend hours.
- Must be an engaging and clear public speaker.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to calmly and respectfully engage with members of the public.

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.