Madison Advising Peers General MAP Program IE

Working Title: Madison Advising Peers - General MAP Program - 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 Academic Success

Department: 100536 - University Advising

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.02

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:03/02/2026

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:

University Advisings well-respected Madison Advising Peers (MAP) program consists of undergraduate peer advisors who are trained to provide supplemental academic advising for JMU students in conjunction with faculty and full-time academic advisors. Madison Advising Peers are friendly supportive and knowledgeable resources for their fellow students and are committed to helping them achieve their college goals. MAPs are selected based on a formal interview academic record experience and attitude. This offer of employment is contingent on budget availability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide JMU undergraduates with information about university expectations academic policies and procedures. This includes reading the academic requirements report understanding General Education requirements and declaring a major minor or pre-professional program.
Increase student knowledge of and confidence in utilizing academic advising tools (e.g. MyMadison and course catalog) and campus resources while making appropriate referrals.
Help students understand their role in the academic advising process and how best to work with their faculty or full-time advisor.
Employ active listening skills to clearly understand student concerns and questions. Demonstrate empathy and respect for students right to make their own decisions.
Increase student awareness of special opportunities on campus such as study abroad internships and competitive scholarships.
Contribute to student outreach and events and deliver workshops to students on academic topics that include degree requirements academic planning General Education and academic success skills.
Use the CRM (known to students as MyMadison Connect) for both scheduled and drop-in advising appointments; provide appointment availability and finish appointments by recording notes and closing out records.

Qualifications:

Enrollment at JMU for at least one semester including Spring 2026 at the time of application and completion of at least 24 JMU credit hours by the end of Spring 2026.
Required: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Availability to work 10 hours per week between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and to attend regular team meetings trainings and evening programming during the academic year.
Students must be available to attend in-person mandatory MAP training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24 and 25 2026 prior to the start of classes.
Required Other Document #1: Please provide aword statement on the reason you wish to be a Madison Advising Peer.

Additional Posting Information:

Application review date begins on March 2 2026.

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.