Working Title: UCC Operations Student Assistant - FWS

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 100358 - University Career Center

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? N/A

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 06/10/2025

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:

The University Career Center’s mission is to “prepare and empower all students in every aspect of their career development.” We are seeking an Operations Student Assistant to provide general office support for about 10 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Operations Student Assistant will:

Provide front desk coverage in the University Career Center office

Greet students as they arrive and answer phones.

Provide great customer service to students, families, and others who come into UCC or call.

Conduct friendly phone calls to JMU graduates about their career outcomes (their first job or graduate program after graduation).

Provide Career Closet support, which could include sorting donations, organizing the closet, and maintaining general upkeep

Schedule student appointments with UCC Career Advisors.

Approve job and internship postings in Handshake.

Provide administrative support to UCC staff as needed with office projects.

Provide programmatic support for UCC events such as the Career Fairs

Qualifications:

A successful applicant should:

Be a current full-time JMU undergraduate student through Spring 2026.

Be available to work 10 hours a week during our business hours, Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

Be detail-oriented, organized, positive, and reliable.

Be able to work independently.

Have experience with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Be willing to learn new skills required to complete job responsibilities.

Must be Federal Work Study eligible

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.