Graduate Assistant - Talent Development
Graduate Assistant - Talent Development
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Working Title: Graduate Assistant Talent Development
State Role Title:Graduate Assistant
Position Type:Graduate Assistant
Position Status: PartTime
FLSA Status: N/A
College/Division: Human Resources Training and Performance
Department: 100343 Talent Development
Pay Rate:Stipend
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grantfunded positionN/A
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
Beginning Review Date:
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 Talent Development Department seeks an engaged organized energetic Graduate Assistant to support the design delivery and evaluation of our professional development activities. The Graduate Assistants work will be guided by the Professional Development Specialist and their activities will support functions across the Talent Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Graduate Assistant will work independently under the leadership of the Professional Development Specialist to:
Assist with general office duties for the Talent Development department working independently under the leadership of the Professional Development Specialist.
Research specific content and trends to inform the development of workshops and other learning materials.
Keep track of workshops requested by customers and direct them to upcoming or similar options.
Assist with the design development and delivery of workshops and other professional development content including updating existing content.
Update existing or assist in designing and developing new eLearning content.
Assist in recruiting orienting supporting and providing continuing education for the Volunteer Facilitator Program.
Research evaluation methods to better gather evaluate and distribute postworkshop feedback.
Provide customer service and programming support for the Talent Development staff.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications include:
A Bachelors degree
Acceptance into a JMU graduate program
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Outlook Word Excel Teams)
Strong time management and project management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred qualifications include:
Knowledge of adult learning theories
Experience developing content in Canva
Additional Posting Information:
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
**** This is a Full Academic Year Postingwith a standard GA stipend and 9 credit hours per semester*****
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.
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.
Employment Type
Student
