What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathfinder - IE position at James Madison University?
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- Student Life and Involvement
- Student Employment
- Institutional Employment
- Opening on: Jul 31 2026
- Closing on: Sep 4 2026
- Student Affairs
- 300311 - Dux Leadership Center
Working Title: Pathfinder - IE
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Institutional Employment
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Student Life and Involvement
Department: 300311 - Dux Leadership Center
Pay Band
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $13.75
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
About JMU
Beginning Review Date:
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
Pathfinders offer peer-to-peer consulting to best support student organizations and individuals in their leadership development. Pathfinders provide one-on-one involvement consulting for students and resource coaching for student organization leaders. By connecting students and organizations with campus resources, Pathfinders help build community and foster engagement across campus.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provide Involvement Consulting to JMU students
Provide campus resource advisement for student organization leaders on campus
Offer peer education to emerging student organization leaders on the Start an Organization process
Assist in marketing and tabling for the greater Student Leadership Development area
Meet regularly with supervisor
Work a consistent and established schedule
Attend staff meetings as an active participant
Assist with events and programs as identified by supervisor
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Customer service experience or willingness to learn
Ability To Problem Solve And Think About Creative Solutions
Strong listening skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work a consistent schedule between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday
Takes Initiative or be a self-starter
Marketing experience or willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading a student organization or starting an organization on JMU's campus
Peer mentoring experience
Additional Posting Information
In addition to submitting a resume, please upload an additional document that includes responses to the following three questions. Responses do not need to exceed one paragraph per question.
Why are you interested in this position with Student Leadership and Involvement?
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
What skills or strengths are you excited to bring to the Pathfinder team?
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.
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