Working Title: Valley Scholars Student Assistant - FWS

State Role Title: Institutional Employment / Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: Student Access and Inclusion

Department: 100669 - Valley Scholars

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00

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: 04/07/2025

About JMU:

General Information:

The Valley Scholars Program Student Assistant will carry out the daily needs of the Valley Scholars Program and provide office and program support for First-gen student services and Valley Scholars. Must be available to work a consistent schedule during First-Generation Programs’ hours of operation (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm). Occasional weekend hours may be needed to support university events. Shift lengths will be a minimum of three hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create promotional materials for and communicate with constituents about events/workshops via Canva, social media, MS Teams, email, etc.
• Mentoring first-generation high school students in local schools and assist with program coverage in the Valley Scholars office
• Assist graduate assistant mentors in the implementation of workshops: attendance tracking,
materials preparation, setup, and breakdown, etc.
• Create and update resources in PowerPoint
• Create and maintain a social media presence for Valley Scholars
• Support office function by answering phones, and emails, assisting with walk-ins, etc.
• Assist supervisor with other duties as needed to support the Reddix Center, CSP, and
Valley Scholars
• Attend all department meetings and trainings as required

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work well independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented
• Previous office support and/or customer service experience preferred but not required
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Additional Posting Information:

Applicants are required to have had a valid license for at least two years

Applicants must be able to pass a background check upon accepting the position in accordance with university policies for youth program staff

Conditions of Employment:  

EEO Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation: