Graduate Assistant

Working Title: Graduate Assistant

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300019 - UREC HEALTH PROMOTION

Pay Rate: Stipend

Beginning Review Date:

Specify Range or Amount: $10,001

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, 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 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

At James Madison University, the Department of Health Promotion is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Assistant Director of Organizational Well-being in developing a holistic, inclusive, and evidence-informed organizational well-being model for students. This position contributes to advancing campus well-being by assisting in building capacity for student groups, clubs, and organizations to thrive.

This is an academic year appointment from August 10, 2024 to May 9, 2025, and this position serves 20 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Assistant Director of Health Promotion in campus-wide outreach and engagement, aligning with divisional and departmental mission, vision, and values

• Contribute to the assessment process of an organizational well-being model for the JMU community leveraging research and strategic partnerships

• Support evidence-informed strategies for risk management and ensure compliance with regulations and legal requirements

• Advocate on behalf of students, student groups, and affiliates to improve and advance organizational well-being efforts

• Assist in relevant administrative functions supporting organizational well-being efforts

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in related field

• Strong leadership, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.

• Collaborative spirit that allows for development of strong working relationships with colleagues and departments across campus

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Enrolled as a JMU graduate student for the 2024-2025 academic year

• Demonstration of a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity both in learning and in practice

Conditions of Employment:

Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:

The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.

The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency

After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.

These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.

Additional Posting Information:

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: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. 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.