Study Abroad Global Ambassador - Advising Assistant - IE
Study Abroad Global Ambassador - Advising Assistant - IE
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Working Title: Study Abroad Global Ambassador Advising Assistant IE
State Role Title:Institutional Employment
Position Type:Institutional Employment
Position Status: PartTime
FLSA Status: N/A
College/Division: Center for Global Engagement
Department: 100133 Study Abroad Administration
Pay Rate:Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $13.50
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grantfunded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
Beginning Review Date:4/7/25
About JMU:
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 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 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 fulltime instructional faculty.
General Information:
The Advising Assistant is a key member of the Global Ambassador program. Global Ambassadors are study abroad returnees and student leaders who support the work of the Study Abroad unit within the Center for Global Engagement. In this paid position youll work in a supportive team environment develop professional skills advise prospective students on their application materials and how to have a transformative experience abroad.
The position is for a oneyear academic term beginning Fall 2025 and concluding at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Holds weekly office hours for peer advising sessions both dropin and scheduled.
Leads 3045 minute informational sessions.
Helps monitor the Study Abroad inbox and answers commonly asked questions.
Assists with minor website updates and edits.
Helps coordinate advising events and other campus outreach activities.
Works in partnership with the Global Dukes Assistant to ensure tabling opportunities are fully staffed with student volunteers (Global Dukes).
Works Study Abroad events like the Study Abroad Fair Family Weekend Brunch and Taste of Study Abroad among others.
Trains Global Dukes on advising best practices.
Attends twicemonthly Global Ambassadors meetings and once monthly Global Duke meetings.
Assists with special projects as assigned under the direction of the Assistant Director of Advising and Student Support.
Maintains a professional appearance at all times including wearing a clean logoed CGE shirt with professional bottoms. You will be issued one tshirt and one sweatshirt as a uniform and are responsible for their cleaning and staying in good condition for the year.
Qualifications:
Availability to work 5 hours per week between 9am and 5pm Monday Friday.
Attend regular team meetings trainings and evening programming during the academic year.
Must have completed a study abroad program (JMU Semester JMU Shortterm Study @ Exchange or External) prior to start date. Preference is given to students who have studied abroad on more than one program.
Students must be available to attend an inperson mandatory orientation from 8:30am to 3:30pm on August 18th and 19th 2025 prior to the start of classes.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment
Students must be degreeseeking students enrolled on at least a halftime basis 6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
EVerify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Conditions of Employment:
Students must be degreeseeking students enrolled on at least a halftime basis 6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
EVerify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the EVerify 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:.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services ator 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.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
