Program Specialist The Gus Bus Part-Time Two Positions

Working Title: Program Specialist The Gus Bus (PartTime Two Positions)

State Role Title:Education Support Specialist II

Position Type:Parttime Wage / Parttime Salaried

Position Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: NonExempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 540932 Stone Spring 21ST CCLC FY25

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $18.90 per hour

Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grantfunded positionYes. This is a grantfunded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:04/24/2025

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General Information:

The Gus Bus is hiring for two parttime Program Specialists. The Gus Bus focuses on outofschool learning that supports the academic achievement of elementaryaged students in the local community. The Gus Bus is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is an interdisciplinary communityengaged hub that brings together students staff faculty and the community to advance a culture of health and equity through education clinical practice research innovative programs and advocacy. IIHHS is housed within JMUs College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).

We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment toward building equitable and inclusive environments. Consider joining us to achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Gus Bus team provide additional learning time and enrichment opportunities such as literacy instruction academic activities and book checkout in afterschool time on the Gus Mobile classroom vehicles and at local elementary schools. The Gus Bus program coordinates afterschool enrichment and summer programming as well as homebased tutoring for Harrisonburg elementary schools through 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.

These parttime positions will each average 20 hours/week (with both direct service and office hours/planning). Program Specialists are responsible for planning and implementing afterschool enrichment programming that aligns with VDOE 21st Century Community Learning Center grant proposals. This includes planning and teaching programs in school buildings and/or on a Gus Bus mobile classroom vehicle in local neighborhoods. Because of the nature of our grantfunded programming there is an understanding of flexibility that the exact setting/program location may change for a particular position depending on the year and needs of the program. Program Specialists are responsible for driving the Gus Bus and loading/unloading program supplies from the mobile classroom vehicle. Program Specialists participate in weekly Gus Bus team meetings and maintain attendance records for programming. This position will include occasional participation in special programs or community events.

Qualifications:

1. Availability to work afternoons/evenings and a few weekends/year.
2. Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with children youth adults agency professionals school staff and community members.
4. Ability to excel at multitasking and taking initiative in an independent work environment.
5. General computer skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Word Teams and Excel.
6. Must be a minimum of 19 years old and have possessed a valid drivers license for a minimum of two years.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

This is a parttime wage position working an average of 25 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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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.

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