Working Title: Parking Officer I - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 300232 - Parking Field Operations

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.65

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 4/10/2025

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 Parking and Transit Services is seeking students for part-time employment in its enforcement and special events programs. Student employees are expected to work a minimum of 8 hours per week but may work a maximum of 20 hours per week if they choose.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Patrol campus and issue citations to vehicles parked in violation of JMUs parking regulations.
- Participate in parking operations for campus special events.
- Assist visitors with directions and general campus information.

Qualifications:

- Comfortable interacting with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Capable of working efficiently without direct supervision.
- Able to work outdoors, on foot, in a variety of weather conditions.
- Flexibility to work alone, or to divide responsibilities with a partner or team.

Additional Posting Information:

- Students set their own schedule in 2-hour increments, with the exception of occasional mandatory special events.
- As a condition of employment, students are expected to return to campus early to assist in move-in operations at the beginning of the academic year and to remain on campus at the end of the year to work move-out and graduation. Special arrangements are made for students living on campus to arrive early and remain after exams.
- Regular hours are available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday- Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday.

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.