Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life
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Working Title: Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life
State Role Title:Graduate Assistant
Position Type:Graduate Assistant
Position Status: PartTime
FLSA Status: N/A
College/Division: Student Life and Involvement
Department: 300328 Fraternity/Sorority Life
Pay Rate:Stipend
Specify Range or Amount: $10001
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grantfunded positionNo
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:
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) assists students and organizations in making healthy and safe decisions creating positive experiences and providing a space for belonging among FSL students. FSL is a part of the Office of Student Life whose mission is to foster belonging through the personal growth and development of an engaged citizenry by providing welcoming experiences and spaces.
The role of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant will include supporting one of the two FSL organization governing councils assisting in supervision of student office staff and helping with community wide programming throughout the year.
A graduate assistant in the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is expected to work 20 hours a week. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary due to the nature of our programming. All graduate assistants in Student Life are expected to attend departmental staff meetings and sponsored professional development opportunities as schedule permits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participating in FSL staff meetings and professional development opportunities
Coadvising with a professional staff member the Interfraternity or Panhellenic Council
o Serving as a mentor to one or more council executive board members (this is not a
formal supervisory relationship; however the student should discuss with their
supervisor if they wish to obtain supervisory experience)
o Providing regular feedback and advice regarding council activities programs etc.
o Attending council events and providing logistical support
o Assisting in the preparation and management of council budget
Developing a vision for and implementing several largescale FSL events (e.g. hazing
prevention and education chapter accreditation Greek Sing Residence Life etc.
Assisting in the development and administration of training and continuing education for Student and Office Assistants House Managers and/or fraternity and sorority leaders
Advising undergraduate student leaders on accountability procedures and if necessary serving as a hearing officer for alleged violations of policy by organizations
Providing outreach and information to campus and local community partners through
presentations meetings outreach programs etc.
Serving in an oncall rotation and responding to emergencies as they arise
Providing broad logistical support for all assessments conducted by FSL
Completing other duties as assigned and/or according to the students professional and personal interests/goals
Qualifications:
Ability to commit to a yearlong assistantship (academic year)
Able to begin working August 10th
Comfortable with public speaking and workshop/meeting facilitation
Excellent written and verbal communication
Basic understanding of involvement and student organizations particularly in the realm of Fraternity and Sorority Organizations
Strongly preferred to be affiliated with a (Inter)National Social GreekLettered Organization
Able and willing to work independently on projects
Able and willing to attend appropriate trainings to access JMU systems (Cascade/Question Pro)
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple duties and assignments
Additional Posting Information:
Pay is subject to pay increase but is not guaranteed
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
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