Public Relations Specialist (Part-time)
Public Relations Specialist (Part-time)
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Working Title: Public Relations Specialist (Parttime)
State Role Title:Wage
Position Type:Parttime Wage / Parttime Salaried
Position Status: PartTime
FLSA Status: NonExempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: 100005 Art Design and Art History
Pay Rate:Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $16.55
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grantfunded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:05/26/2025
About JMU:
JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall equipment centers and group exercise studios.
A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans and several other supplemental benefits.
Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings eligible for all employees to join.
Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to parttime employees!
General Information:
The School of Art Design and Art History is seeking a parttime Public Relations Specialist to manage the Schools website weekly newsletter distribution online calendar promotions for events and digital signage. This is a parttime position (29 hours per week on average) with no benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide daytoday support for the Schools public relations and promotions including the website social media weekly newsletter online calendar and digital signage. The employee will also complete training for jobrelated JMU systems. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Maintain the Schools website
Prepare and distribute a weekly email newsletter highlighting upcoming events faculty/staff/student accomplishments etc.
Support the public relations needs of the director faculty staff and students.
Attendance at evening or weekend events may be necessary.
Develop and execute a social media strategy in conjunction with the Schools director.
Work collaboratively with the Colleges Marketing & Branding director.
Write articles for the Schools website.
Update degree checklists manuals and other School documents as needed.
Assist with Graphic Design needs for the School.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Fluency in Excel Photoshop Word InDesign and Adobe Suite software.
Writing and technology proficiency.
Knowledge of and experience with digital cameras.
Experience with maintaining websites and other social media.
Highly developed organizational skills and strong attention to details; ability to multitask and balance several deadlines at once.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills interest in programs offered within the School of Art Design and Art History and be a motivated selfstarter who is comfortable working both independently and within a group setting.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This is a parttime wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
EVerify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
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: (540).
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540)or You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office located at 752 Ott Street Harrisonburg VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
