First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant - IE

Working Title: First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant - IE

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 100358 - University Career Center

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

Beginning Review Date:9/23/2025

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 University Career Centers mission is to prepare and empower all students in every aspect of their career development.

We are seeking a First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant to help collect data from recent graduates about where they ended up after JMU. The position requires in-person work 8 - 10 hours per week excluding breaks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The FDS Outcomes Student Assistant will:
Call recent 2025 graduates to determine where they landed 6 months after graduation

Administer a 23-minute Outcomes Survey to graduates who answer the phone

Conduct LinkedIn profile searches to determine graduates destination

Schedule Advising appointments for students requesting UCC services

Assist in compiling emails to faculty/staff

Provide programmatic support during scheduled hours for UCC events such as Career Fairs

Qualifications:

A successful applicant should:
Be a current full-time JMU undergraduate student through Spring 2026.

Be available to work 8-10 hours a week during our business hours Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Be comfortable talking to recent graduates on the phone and conducting short surveys

Be detail-oriented organized positive and reliable.

Be able to work independently.

Have experience with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Be willing to learn new skills required to complete job responsibilities.

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.