What are the responsibilities and job description for the James Madison University Presidential Engagement Fellows Program position at James Madison University?
- 20001784
- Office of the President Unit
- Other
- Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried
- Opening on: Feb 27 2026
- Closing on: Aug 7 2026
- Office of the President
- 100184 - President's Office
Working Title: James Madison University Presidential Engagement Fellows Program
State Role Title: Wage
Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: N/A
College/Division: Office of the President Unit
Department: 100184 - President's Office
Pay Rate: Stipend
Specify Range or Amount: $14,813 stipend to be paid out over 10 months
Is this a JMU only position? N/A
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 03/23/2026
About JMU
At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.
JMU Offers Several Perks To All Employees Including
- A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
- Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
- A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
- Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
- Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
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General Information
The Office of the President is pleased to announce recruitment for the 2026-2027 Presidential Engagement Fellows Program. The Presidential Engagement Fellows Program is a 10-month fellowship focused on leadership development for recent JMU graduates (undergraduate or graduate). Fellows receive a stipend of $14,813 to be paid out over 10 months and an additional housing stipend of $500 a month.
Fellows are placed within JMU offices where they contribute to projects and programs critical to the university’s mission, vision and values.
Key Program Details Below
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Recent JMU graduates (undergraduate or graduate)
- Must be within one year of graduation (graduation date of May 2025, December 2025, or May 2026)
- Fellows work an average of 29 hours per week in their placement office
- Fellows participate as a cohort in weekly professional development sessions
- The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
- Demonstrate a commitment to the James Madison University Mission, Vision and Values including a sense of responsibility and obligation within the community and unit they serve.
- Approach complex problems through the practice of interpersonal skills that promote teamwork and acceptance of variety of thought regarding goals and priorities.
- Create and maintain meaningful and productive connections between the university and community and serve as an active member of a thriving cohort.
- Explore personal strengths and improve upon weaknesses, with particular emphasis on developing career options and exploring life plan goals through experiential learning.
- Gain a working understanding of organizational communication, interconnectedness and problem solving within a community.
Required:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be within one year of graduation (graduation date of May 2025, December 2025 or May 2026)
You are encouraged to apply to more than one fellowship opportunity. Please include in your cover letter top three fellowship(s) choices. Cover letters should address why you would choose to participate in a service year at JMU.
For information about each fellowship position, please visit https://www.jmu.edu/president/initiatives/engagement-fellows/apply.shtml
Conditions Of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
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.
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