Graduate Assistant - Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission CSPDC
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CSPDC Graduate Assistant Position Details JMU Template
Position Information
Working Title: Graduate Assistant Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Position Status: Part Time
College/Division: Research Economic Development & Innovation
Department: 100678 Madison Center for Community Development
Pay Rate: Stipend
Specify Range or Amount: $9816 $4098 per semester)
Is this a JMU only position N/A
Is this a grantfunded position Yes
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position N/A
Beginning Review Date: April 1 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Proposed Starting Date: August 11 2025
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 Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) is a regional planning body established by the Code of Virginia. The CSPDC serves the local governments of Augusta Bath Highland Rockbridge and Rockingham counties and the cities of Buena Vista Harrisonburg Lexington Staunton and Waynesboro as well as the 11 towns within the Central Shenandoah region.
The CSPDC works with its member jurisdictions communities and agencies to provide highquality planning technical assistance and facilitation of services that address local regional and state needs in an innovative and cooperative manner. For more information about the CSPDC visit www.cspdc.
This Graduate research assistant position will provide operational and technical support of planning activities to the CSPDC and its member jurisdictions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist planners with collecting data and information for inclusion in the planning process.
- Prepare verify and interpret data for possible recommendations.
- Document methodology and results for use in studies.
- Conduct outreach activities and communicate with various stakeholders to obtain information for planning purposes.
- Write edit and review reports and materials for planning projects.
- Present projects data and plans to stakeholders and respond to questions or concerns about the project or report.
- Assist planners with grant management including identifying funding opportunities drafting grant applications tracking executed grants.
- Provide operational and programmatic support to the CSPDCs community and economic development team and the transportation and transit team as needed.
- Provide general administrative support for the office as needed.
- The graduate research assistant will also participate in workshops hosted by the Madison Center for Community Development to facilitate student oversight and professional development.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience coursework and/or interest in community planning and economic development strategic planning or public management.
- Excellent oral written and intercultural communication skills.
- Ability to speak publicly and facilitate meetings.
- A friendly and professional demeanor including detail orientation and reliability.
- Flexibility in working in a team environment or independently.
- Ability to interact with customers and colleagues in a professional fair and confidential manner including public officials and other government staff.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while managing tasks independently.
- Technology skills including the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products online survey software and virtual meeting software. Social media and WordPress website management experience a plus.
- Willingness to learn new skills required to complete job responsibilities.
- Preference is for a student able to provide project continuity over a twoyear period including completion of an onsite summer internship in between years one and two of the graduate assistantship.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment
Work for this assistantship will be completed inperson at the CSPDC offices in Staunton VA. The successful candidate must be able to work on site. Limited opportunity for telework may be available after an initial probationary period.
The work schedule for this position can be determined based on the successful candidates course work but will generally be within standard business hours (Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm). Some evening meetings may be required if they are not in conflict with the students course schedule.
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.
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.
Minimum Reference(s) Required: 23 references
Documents Needed to Apply:
Required:
- Resume
- Cover letter that discusses what the applicant hopes to gain from working with CSPDC and relevance to future aspirations
Employment Type
Student
