Working Title: JMU VALOR Student Assistant - FWS

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Affairs Unit

Department: 100789 - VALOR

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

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:

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:

JMU VALOR serves as a support for all military-connected students, faculty, and staff at James Madison University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and complete timesheets accurately. Sign and complete timesheets to supervisor each pay period.
• Welcome and assist JMU VALOR students greet as guests enter, provide friendly assistance and guidance as needed.
• Maintain JMU VALOR resource center to ensure the center is kept clean and organized. Walk the entire space several times per shift to check on guests and keep the space clean and organized.
• Inventory JMU VALOR items, keeping track of supplies such as office materials, refreshments, communication pamphlets, and replenish as needed.
• Administrative support by assisting with tasks such as filling out paperwork for access, scheduling appointments, and updating JMU VALOR student database.
• Event coordination, assisting with the planning and execution of events and workshops hosted by JMU VALOR. This includes set up, clean up, and other logistics as they arise.
• Positively promote JMU VALOR actively in person, on social media.
• Support the JMU VALOR resource center as needs arise.
• Maintain confidentiality of those who use the space.

Qualifications:

• Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
• Ability to work a maximum of 10 hours per week
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Teams and Social Media Platforms.
• Effective time management, task organization, and prioritization skills.
• Maintain flexibility, think critically, and identify solutions.
• Able to interact with the public and assist and events.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

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 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.