Graduate Assistant

Working Title: Graduate Assistant

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Affairs Unit

Department: 100193 - Vice President for Student Affairs

Pay Rate: Stipend

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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: March 17th, 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:

A Graduate Assistant in this role can expect to have the opportunity to develop skills that are likely to be applicable to future employment in any field. These skills will include: Communication, teamwork, project management, time management, supervision and independent responsibility. The skills practiced and work products developed can enhance the graduate student's resume and help the student develop and demonstrate important workplace skills.

Graduate Assistant are expected to work 20 hours per week, primarily during regular business hours 8:00-5:00 M-F. The successful candidate will begin their position when school begins in August 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Lead and coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the Student Affairs division.

-Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to gather requirements, set expectations, and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

-Monitor project progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

-Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership, summarizing project status, outcomes, and recommendations for future improvements.

-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:
- proficiency with various computer applications, such as Microsoft Office365 and Teams.
- be able to follow work-related instructions and work independently.
- be able to communicate clearly with team members.
- be able to take initiatives in projects and tasks.
- be open to collaboration or learning to collaborate with colleagues.

Additional Posting Information:

Duration of employment 8/11/2025 - 5/1/2026

Conditions of Employment:

Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:

The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.

The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency

After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.

These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.

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.