Working Title: Student Employment – Health Center Nutrition Clinic - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300016 - Student Health Serv

Pay Band: 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15.00 

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: 03/09/2026

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 University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Registered Dietitian in maintaining clinical operations for optimal functioning.
Serve as an administrative assistant for communication with any potential undergraduate or graduate nutrition students. Develop, market, and/or facilitate group nutrition education classes based on educational background and skill set.
Research on clinical nutrition issues and/or development of educational handouts or social media campaigns as needed.
Collaboration with a Registered Dietitian on program development and nutrition services outreach opportunities on campus.
Attendance at and participation in the yearly All-Staff Retreat.

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time graduate degree-seeking student at JMU.
Must be in a graduate program in Applied Nutrition.
Preference for those with the willingness and ability to quickly learn EHR systems (e.g., Medicat) or other new systems as needed.
Preference for those with excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to adhere to a strict confidentiality policy.
Experience and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or willingness and ability to further develop Microsoft Office software skills as needed.
Strong communication skills (both interpersonal and via electronic communication).
Able to work both independently and in coordination with the supervisor to develop and complete assigned tasks.
Prepared and willing to ask questions as needed.
Adaptable to changing needs during a time of program development for nutrition services.
Must be able to maintain a steady 10-hour-per-week work schedule throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.
Need to have some availability 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday, with flexibility for some evening hours.

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).

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.