Program Specialist, The Gus Bus (Part-Time, Two Positions)

Working Title: Program Specialist, The Gus Bus (Part-Time, Two Positions)

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 540932 - Stone Spring 21ST CCLC FY25

 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $18.90 per hour

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 04/24/2025

 

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

 

General Information:

The Gus Bus is hiring for two part-time Program Specialists. The Gus Bus focuses on out-of-school learning that supports the academic achievement of elementary-aged students in the local community. The Gus Bus is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is an interdisciplinary community-engaged hub that brings together students, staff, faculty, and the community to advance a culture of health and equity through education, clinical practice, research, innovative programs and advocacy. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).

We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment toward building equitable and inclusive environments. Consider joining us to achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Gus Bus team provide additional learning time and enrichment opportunities, such as literacy instruction, academic activities, and book checkout, in after-school time on the Gus Mobile classroom vehicles and at local elementary schools. The Gus Bus program coordinates after-school enrichment and summer programming, as well as home-based tutoring for Harrisonburg elementary schools through 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.

These part-time positions will each average 20 hours/week (with both direct service and office hours/planning). Program Specialists are responsible for planning and implementing after-school enrichment programming that aligns with VDOE 21st Century Community Learning Center grant proposals. This includes planning and teaching programs in school buildings and/or on a Gus Bus mobile classroom vehicle in local neighborhoods. Because of the nature of our grant-funded programming, there is an understanding of flexibility that the exact setting/program location may change for a particular position, depending on the year and needs of the program. Program Specialists are responsible for driving the Gus Bus and loading/unloading program supplies from the mobile classroom vehicle. Program Specialists participate in weekly Gus Bus team meetings and maintain attendance records for programming. This position will include occasional participa