Coordinator of Middle School Programs

Working Title: Coordinator of Middle School Programs

State Role Title:Education Support Specialist III

Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Admissions

Department: 100175 - Admissions Office

Pay Rate:Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $43,000

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
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.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. 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 Office of Admissions is seeking an Assistant Director for Middle School Programs. The Middle School program coordinates visits to JMU and exposure to higher education for students from schools throughout the state of Virginia and beyond. The Assistant Director is responsible for execution of a robust program that supports over 2000 middle school students each year, including school year and summer programs.
As part of the Access and Outreach team within Admissions, the Assistant Director also supports all group visit programs, including high school and special population programming. The Assistant Director provides analysis, support and vision to help shape the strategic planning process of Access and Outreach within Admissions.
Applicants are encourage to directly address the qualifications listed below in their cover letter and resume.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Coordinate and Execute Middle School Visits
Responsible for coordinating campus visits with interested middle schools, including following all Virginia Board of Education requirements, coordinating with campus resources and executing all programming.

*Assist with the Middle School Summer Program
Assist in executing multiple summer programs for Virginia middle school students, both on and off campus. Act as liaison for partner schools, conduct parent and staff meetings, and coordinate assessment efforts.

*Assist with Special Population and Group Visits
Work with the Visitation staff to coordinate all other special population and group visits, including presenting information sessions, serving as onsite liaison with groups, coordinating student interactions, and assisting with the group visit registration process.

*Serve in a support role within the Visitation Team of Admissions
Support the Visitation Team through presenting information sessions, answering phones, assisting with walk-in guests, as well as supporting major events and daily visitation processes.

*Create and Execute Program Evaluation and Assessment for Special Population and Group Visit programming
Evaluate and assess all programming in the middle school and group visit populations to assist with strategic planning for all group visit processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience working with youth
• Experience working directly with underrepresented communities
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with different stakeholders both internally and externally
• Ability to work as a team member in a high-energy environment
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently
• Proven skills of flexibility and adaptability to change
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel as appropriate

Additional Considerations:

• Significant experience working with youth
• Knowledge of the JMU Community, College Admissions, and/or Higher Education
• Familiarity using and/or writing grant proposals
• Working knowledge of child development as it relates to the target audience (11-14 year old students)

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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 an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.