OAG Summer Student Engagement Specialist IE

Working Title: OAG Summer Student Engagement Specialist - 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: Constituent Engagement and Sustained Giving

Department: 100246 - Office of Annual GivingC465

Pay Band:N/A

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $14.50

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:5/25/2026

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 Office of Annual Giving (OAG) is seeking outstanding students to join our office team. Our mission is to connect donors parents students and alumni with the university they love! As a Student Engagement Specialist youll utilize a variety of communication channels including phone text email video and print to engage with our community and support university initiatives.

The position begins June 1 2026. Student Engagement Specialists must be good listeners team-oriented have great phone voice clarity and be comfortable speaking on the phone. They must be passionate about JMU and eager to make a positive impact. Student Engagement Specialists in collaboration with Annual Giving staff will support and engage with student organizations on projects to promote values and goals that align with current students at JMU.

Student Engagement Specialists are expected to work 2-3 shifts per week 9 hours total. Work will be at the Leeolou Alumni Center. Students may need to move around campus as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Connect with JMUs alumni parents donors and students through phone calls texts emails and direct mailings.
Participate and collaborate on crowdfunding campaigns such as JMU Giving Day Senior Class Campaigns JMU calendar and others.
Engage and participate in outreach across campus to strengthen JMUs culture of philanthropy within student organizations and classes.
Maintain confidentiality of donor records & enter data with accuracy.
Attend trainings planning sessions and meetings (included in weekly hours).
Perform additional duties assigned by the Office of Annual Giving (OAG) in conjunction with their Annual Solicitation & Stewardship calendar.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled as a JMU student.
Comfortable using a script to call donors alumni and parents of JMU.
Able to attend trainings throughout the semester.
Familiar with James Madison University and/or strong willingness to learn about the institution.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Works well as a team member.

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.