Working Title: Study Abroad Global Ambassador - Advising Assistant - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: Center for Global Engagement

Department: 100133 - Study Abroad Administration

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.50

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: 4/7/25

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 Advising Assistant is a key member of the Global Ambassador program. Global Ambassadors are study abroad returnees and student leaders who support the work of the Study Abroad unit within the Center for Global Engagement. In this paid position, you’ll work in a supportive team environment, develop professional skills, advise prospective students on their application materials and how to have a transformative experience abroad.



The position is for a one-year academic term, beginning Fall 2025 and concluding at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Holds weekly office hours for peer advising sessions, both drop-in and scheduled.

Leads 30-45 minute informational sessions.

Helps monitor the Study Abroad inbox and answers commonly asked questions.

Assists with minor website updates and edits.

Helps coordinate advising events and other campus outreach activities.

Works in partnership with the Global Dukes Assistant to ensure tabling opportunities are fully staffed with student volunteers (Global Dukes).

Works Study Abroad events like the Study Abroad Fair, Family Weekend Brunch and Taste of Study Abroad, among others.

Trains Global Dukes on advising best practices.

Attends twice-monthly Global Ambassadors meetings, and once monthly Global Duke meetings.

Assists with special projects as assigned, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Advising and Student Support.

Maintains a professional appearance at all times including wearing a clean, logoed CGE shirt with professional bottoms. You will be issued one t-shirt and one sweatshirt as a uniform and are responsible for their cleaning and staying in good condition for the year.

Qualifications:

Availability to work 5 hours per week between 9am and 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Attend regular team meetings, trainings, and evening programming during the academic year.

Must have completed a study abroad program (JMU Semester, JMU Short-term, Study @, Exchange or External) prior to start date. Preference is given to students who have studied abroad on more than one program.

Students must be available to attend an in-person mandatory orientation from 8:30am to 3:30pm on August 18th and 19th, 2025, prior to the start of classes.

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.

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.