Graduate Assistant for Work Base Learning Experiences
Graduate Assistant for Work Base Learning Experiences
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Working Title: Graduate Assistant for Work Base Learning Experiences
State Role Title:Graduate Assistant
Position Type:Graduate Assistant
Position Status: PartTime
FLSA Status: NonExempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Student Life and Involvement
Department: 100358 University Career Center
Pay Rate:Stipend
Specify Range or Amount: $10301
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grantfunded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
Beginning Review Date:05/08/2025
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 University Career Center is seeking a motivated and detailoriented graduate assistant to support the development marketing promotion and coordination of workbased learning experiences (WBLE) for undergraduate students.
This is a new role within a newly established office focused on expanding experiential learning initiatives offering the graduate assistant a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of workbased learning programs from the ground up.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct research on JMU alumni and employers about their career paths by gathering and organizing data and information
Support outreach and marketing to students employers faculty and campus partners to identify and promote Work Based Learning Experiences.
Help track participation and outcomes in WBLE programs using career services platforms or databases.
Help design and facilitate tabling events workshops info sessions and resource materials related to Work Based Learning Experiences
Support the University Career Center at events such as Career Fairs and other UCC programs
Conduct phone calls to recent graduates to identify first destination career outcomes
Conduct research and assessment into WBLE best practices ie turning Federal Work Study positions into WBLE
Provide support for special projects and initiatives related to experiential learning.
Qualifications:
Must be a fulltime graduate student at JMU for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Interest in experiential learning workforce development or career services.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detailoriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders
Experience with event planning marketing or data tracking is a plus.
Familiarity with platforms like Excel Handshake 12Twenty or similar is a bonus.
Additional Posting Information:
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
