Communications & Outreach Student Assistant - FWS

Working Title: Communications & Outreach Student Assistant - FWS

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: JMU Libraries

Department: 100114 - Libraries, Student Employment

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.75

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

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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:

JMU Libraries Communications and Outreach Team has an opening for a Federal Work Study (FWS) Student Assistant position to work the AY 2024-2025. The Student Assistant will work in a shared Rose Library space with remote work a possibility. This is a 10-15 hour per week position with flexibility for scheduling around class schedule.

The Communications & Outreach Student Assistant supports the goals of the Communications & Outreach (C&O) department within JMU Libraries. They will help to convey information about the Libraries to the JMU community, positively represent the Libraries to prospective students and their families, and bring a fresh, student-focused eye to the work of the C&O department.

The Libraries particularly welcomes applicants who can enhance the inclusive excellence of our campus community, and who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and inclusive environments for teaching, learning, research, and service. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming place for everyone, encouraging dialogue and celebrating diverse life experiences and perspectives. We encourage experimentation and creativity in pursuit of meaningful solutions that build on our position as core academic infrastructure for our campus community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Libraries outreach events, including staffing tables, hanging posters, adding events to the Libraries Events Calendar, and other similar duties.
• Assist in creating and scheduling social media content.
• Assist with Libraries outreach programs, including book displays.
• Provide necessary feedback and advice on student-focused outreach programs.
• Other similar duties as assigned, with potential opportunity to pursue personal interest projects.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who can maintain an excellent attitude throughout interactions, commit to an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, communicate with supervisors in a timely manner, and manage their schedule. Candidates should exhibit a passion for lifelong learning, be a skilled communicator and listener, and have a strong sense of personal responsibility.

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).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

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.