Working Title: HTH 100 Graduate Assistant, Department of Health Sciences

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100056 - Health Sciences

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,110 

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: 

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:

20 hours per week position in the Department of Health Sciences, specifically working with the HTH 100 Personal Wellness classes for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must be available to work in office three consecutive hours 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) between 8:00am-5:00pm. The remaining 5 hours can be completed online.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Grade assignments (online and in person)
-Provide assistance entering grades in Canvas
-Assist in creating online examinations
-Proctor 3/4 Friday afternoon make-up exams each semester
-Provide assistance at some Wellness Passport events
-Assist faculty in preparing materials for classes, conferences, etc.
-Assist with data entry and analysis
-Respect confidentiality of student documents
-Assist faculty as needed

Qualifications:

-Shows initiative
-Professional attitude
-Ability to work independently
-Good communication skills, in person and via various technology
-Available to work in office three consecutive hours 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) between 8:00am-5:00pm. The remaining 5 hours can be completed online.

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.