Student Assistant VPSA - IE

• 20001868
• Student Affairs Unit
• Student Employment
• Institutional Employment
• Opening on: Mar 10 2026
• Student Affairs
• 100193 - Vice President for Student Affairs
  
  

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Working Title: Student Assistant VPSA - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Affairs Unit

Department: 100193 - Vice President for Student Affairs

Pay Band

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.77

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

The Student Assistant to the Vice President’s Office for Student Affairs is an integral part of the Student Affairs Office team and supports efforts to strengthen connections between Student Affairs and the student body. This position assists with coordinating the Vice President for Student Affairs’ student engagement schedule, supporting the Student Advisory Board, and maintaining engagement tracking and audits.

Working closely with the Vice President for Student Affairs Engagement Fellow and the Student Affairs team, the student assistant contributes to engagement strategy and helps improve communication between the Student Affairs Office and students. This role also provides administrative support and assists with projects and initiatives across the office.

This position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in higher education, leadership, and student engagement to gain hands-on experience working with Student Affairs administrators while contributing to meaningful campus initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

Accurately complete, sign, and submit timesheets to the Vice President for Student Affairs Engagement Fellow for each pay period. This is a condition of employment.

Provide administrative support to the Vice President for Student Affairs Engagement Fellow, Assistant Vice President, and Executive Advisor to the Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vice President for Student Affairs.

Ability to work 20 hours/week.

Attend and report updates during weekly one-on-one meetings with the Vice President for Student Affairs Engagement Fellow.

Create an engagement strategy for the Vice President for Student Affairs' attendance and engagement with students outside of one-on-one meetings.

Review, provide suggestions, and improve communication efforts between the Student Affairs Office and students.

Create and execute intentional engagement opportunities for the Vice President.

Conduct research and benchmarking of other JMU vision institutions on a variety of topics and issues that may arise. Utilize this research to make recommendations to the Assistant Vice President and Executive Advisor to the Vice President and Vice President regarding the appropriate handling of those topics and issues.

Demonstrate a high level of customer service.

Attend weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications

Ability to manage time as a student employee working about 20 hours/week.

Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Collaborate with co-workers and supervisors respectfully and professionally.

Understands and appreciates the initiatives of the Vice President's Office for Student Affairs.

Must be available during business hours, 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.

Some after-hours availability is needed.

Must meet James Madison University's conditions of employment.

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.