Facilitation Fellow - FWS
Facilitation Fellow - FWS
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Working Title: Facilitation Fellow - 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: Office of the President Unit
Department: 100191 - JMU Center for Civic Engagement
Pay Rate:Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $14.00
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
Beginning Review Date:09/15/2025
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 full-time instructional faculty.
General Information:
The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement is hiring two Facilitation Fellows. These Fellows will be responsible for facilitating/moderating deliberative dialogues and campus civic discourse pluralism addition Fellows will learn the skills of facilitation participate in weekly debrief sessions and ongoing program assessments and support the Centers other deliberation and dialogue programs. This is an opportunity for students interested in community problem solving conflict mediation dialogue deliberation and facilitation to develop a robust skillset in these areas while providing meaningful opportunities to peers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in ongoing facilitation training offered through the Madison Center and its partners.
Facilitate/moderate weekly deliberative forums and unity meals.
Provide ongoing assessments on student deliberation outcomes.
Assist Madison Center staff in refining deliberation materials and programming in this area.
Assist with student leadership training and workshops in having difficult dialogues across divides.
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Sophomore junior or senior with a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to nonpartisanship while representing the Madison Center
Must be Federal Work Study eligible
Additional Posting Information:
This position is a 6-8 hour/week opportunity. Candidates must be available in the evenings and on select Saturdays.
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.
Employment Type
Grant
