Student Employment Assistant FWS

Working Title: Student Employment 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: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Department: 100179 - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.77

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:12/02/2025

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 Student Employment Student Assistant will assist the Student Employment Team in day-to-day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Process Student Employment hiring paperwork.
- File hiring paperwork in our electronic filing system OnBase.
- Assist with Student Employment events such as the annual Job Fair Student
Employment Appreciation Week and Resource Fairs as schedule allows.
- Creating and putting together Student Employment flyers and brochures.
- Processing Background Checks.
- Help maintain Social Media Platforms.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Federal Work Study eligible.
- Familiar with computer software such as Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable with Facebook and other social media platforms.
- Willingness to learn the hiring processes.
- Able to work as a team member and in an individual setting.

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.