Talent Development Student Assistant - FWS

Working Title: Talent Development Student Assistant - FWS

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Human Resources Training and Performance

Department: 100343 - Talent Development

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only positionN/A

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

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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 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

JMU Talent Development (TD) is seeking a talented and qualified undergraduate from any major who will assist the Talent Development team in training room hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant will help with Talent Developments mission to grow the talents of JMUs employees primarily by supporting workshops. This includes providing room setup and breakdown greeting participants giving opening announcements and preparing administrative tasks associated with training workshops including printing handouts room signage and setting up materials.

Additional duties will be assigned as needed and may include phone support for the department assisting with marketing efforts research and proofreading. Outstanding customer service for internal and external customers and strong communication skills are necessary.

The Assistant may also have opportunities to contribute to other TD projects based on their specific strengths and abilities.

Qualifications:

Requirements include knowledge of standard office practices and procedures working knowledge of Microsoft Office ability to perform a wide variety of tasks while maintaining attention to detail and strong organizational skills. This person should demonstrate a high degree of customer service insight and professionalism as well as the ability to work well with employees from all staffing levels.

Dependability is key.

The TD office is open from 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday. Professional development workshops are consistently scheduled from 9:00 to 4:00. As a result the ideal candidate(s) would be available to work from 8:30 to 11:30 and/or 12:30 to 3:30. Students may work up to 20 hours per week.

Must be Federal Work Study eligible.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify 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: .

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at or 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.