Academic Success Communications Content Assistant IE

Working Title: Academic Success Communications Content Assistant - IE

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Academic Success

Department: 100540 - Academic Student Services

Pay Band:

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13-$15

Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:

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:

Student Academic Success (SAS) seeks a detail-oriented student writer to research and write stories for the units academic success magazine and online newsletter. Get paid to tell great stories. Interview students alumni donors faculty and staff while gaining real-world experience and building a strong writing portfolio.

The Academic Success Communications Content Assistant must be available to work 10 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research write and edit engaging academic success stories for print and digital publications.
Conduct interviews with students alumni donors faculty and staff.
Work with the Student Academic Success Communications team to create story timelines that ensure content deadlines are met.
Collaborate with the Student Academic Success Communications team and Student Academic Success units on edits and feedback.
Work both collaboratively and independently and meet project deadlines.
Get trained and build articles in Cascade (JMU web management system).

Qualifications:

Current degree-seeking student enrolled on at least a half-time basis (at least 6 credit hours)
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to conduct oneself professionally when interacting with interview subjects.
Detail-oriented with good time management and prioritization skills
Working knowledge or interest in journalism marketing public relations or storytelling
Knowledge or experience in the following is helpful but not required: web-based management system Microsoft Office
Skills in graphic design videography and/or photography are a plus

Additional Posting Information:

To apply:
Submit the Student application and upload your resume and one writing sample (including essays).

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.