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Student Office Assistant - IE

  • 20002350
  • College of Arts and Letters
  • Student Employment
  • Institutional Employment
  • Opening on: Oct 19 2026
  • Closing on: Nov 9 2026
  • Academic Affairs
  • 100034 - Sociology and Anthropology Department

Working Title: Student Office Assistant - 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: College of Arts and Letters

Department: 100034 - Sociology and Anthropology Department

 

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $12.77-$13.90 

 

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:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology, located in Sheldon Hall, seeks an office student assistant to provide general office support for up to 15 hours per week.
Successful applicants would need to have availability to work during the office's regular hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Serves as the face of the Sociology and Anthropology department, welcoming visitors and answering general questions about the department.
-Provides general clerical support, including copying and scanning course materials.
-Assists in maintaining the mailroom stationery supplies.
-Runs errands to other offices on campus.
-Assists with outgoing mail.

 

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

 

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.

 

 

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