Health Sciences HTH 100 Student Assistant IE

Working Title: Health Sciences HTH 100 Student Assistant - IE

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100056 - Health Sciences

Pay Band:

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:03/30/2026

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA.

JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21000 undergraduate and 1800 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts science and technology and professional disciplines at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Health Sciences Department is seeking a self-motivated detail-oriented student for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position will specifically support HTH 100. The student must be available to work 10 hours per week M-F between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Provide assistance to faculty/staff in/out of the classroom as needed.
-Record management computerized and manual.
-Filing data entry using Microsoft Word Excel and other software.
-Operation of copier/scanner.
-Complete projects and any other duties assigned by faculty and staff in a timely manner.
-Respect the confidentiality of the documents being handled and the department.
-Be responsible dependable and professional at all times.

Qualifications:

-Available to work 10 hours per week M-F between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Work shifts must be at least two hours long.
-Ability to work independently.
-Good communication skills in-person and via various technologies.
-Professional attitude.
-Shows initiative.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Proficient with Excel and Word comfortable with Zoom.

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.