Working Title: Graduate Assistant, Student Organization Management

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300351 - SAIL/ Organizational Development

Pay Rate:Stipend

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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

Beginning Review Date:06/17/2024

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:

Housed in the Student Life Department in the Student Leadership and Involvement office, the Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Management supports all 400+ of JMU's recognized student organizations. Notably, this individual facilitates and supports the annual registration process and the Start an Organization process. This position will work closely with the GA for Student Organization Development and both positions report directly to the Coordinator for Student Organizations.
The GA for Student Organization Management will work 20 hours in person hours each week and hold consistent hours in office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct student organization support, including:
• One on one advising with various student organizations as needed
• Communication with student organization student leadership
• Collaborating with faculty/staff advisers
• Other opportunities as created or suggested
Support the Student Organization Annual Registration Process
Support the Start an Organization Process
Other opportunities, including:
• Supervision and evaluation of Program Assistant student employees
• Planning and implementing Student Org Night (Fall and Spring)
Other duties within reason of the assistantship, including:
• Attend and support Student Life sponsored events
• Communicate consistently and honestly with supervisor
• Maintain a positive attitude about job responsibilities
• Work to be an effective team member
• Request assistance and support when approaching new situations
• Gain an understanding of policies and procedures
• Create and maintain a schedule designed to meet assistantship requirements
• Support the mission of Student Leadership and Involvement, Student Life, Student Affairs and JMU
• Perform designated tasks in a timely, organized and professional manner
• Plan and facilitate one-on-one meetings with designated staff members
• Attend sponsored events (including nights and weekends)
• Attend conferences, workshops, and professional development meetings as deemed appropriate

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the conditions of employment as listed.

Conditions of Employment:

Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:

The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.

The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency

After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.

These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.

Additional Posting Information:

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.