Working Title: Student Employment - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300311 - Dux Leadership Center

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: 12.50

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: 04/04/2025

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:

Program Assistants (PAs) staff The Club House space in the Union 208 (Taylor Hall) as well as the front desk in the Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI) suite - The Union 320 (Warren Hall).

Housed within the Student Life Department, we foster belonging through the personal growth and development of an engaged citizenry by providing inclusive experiences and spaces.   Program Assistants support all 400+ of our student organizations on campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Report to the Coordinator for Student Organizations and the Assistant Director for Student Leadership Development.
Friendly and approachable office desk coverage.
Oversight of The Club House including inventory, promotional support, general cleaning as needed, and more.
Staffing and supporting departmental events such as Student Org Night.
Event programming.
Administrative support for department initiatives such as Stop the Haze, Annual Student Organization Registration, and more.
Being knowledgeable of the Student Life Department and its functions.
Attending staff meetings and 1:1s with supervisor.
Participating on a Program Assistant committee.
Other duties as assigned.
Working 10 in person hours per week.

Qualifications:

Must be available business hours 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Some after-hours availability needed.
Must be full-time or part-time student - enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours.

Additional Posting Information:

Customer Service ability/experience preferred.

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.