Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations - Management

Working Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations - Management

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300351 - SAIL/ Organizational Development

 

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: 10,301 

 

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

 

Beginning Review Date: 04/15/2026

 

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. 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 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s 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:

This position will assist with the mission of Student Life to foster belonging through the personal growth and development of an engaged citizenry by providing welcoming experiences and spaces.   This position is a 20 hour assistantship for the 2026-2027 academic year.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision and evaluation of Program Assistant student employees (Club House and SLI front desk workers)
Meet bi-weekly with supervisees
Co-lead staff meetings
Create and implement evaluation on student employees
Assist with the hiring and onboarding of any vacancies
Direct student organization support, including:
One on one advising with various clubs as needed
Communication with student organization student leadership
Collaborating with faculty/staff advisers
Other opportunities as created or suggested
Assist the Student Organization Annual Registration Process which includes
Constitution review
Confirming student leader officer positions
Communicating, teaching, and supporting student organizations
Manage Student Organization marketing, including but not limited to newsletters and social media engagement
Serve as a key contributor in supporting students through the “Start an Organization” process
Serve as a member of the Explore Madison Committee
Planning, organizing and creating engaging programs focused on increasing involvement on campus
Serve as a member of the Destress Fest committee, a department wide effort in Student Life
Planning, organizing, and implementing programs with the support of other graduate assistants
Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation of the Adviser Welcome and Adviser Celebration
Support the Student Leader Framework implementation
Help plan and implement Student Org Night (Fall and Spring)
Other duties within reason of the assistantship, including:
Develop skillset in operating a campus engagement platform
Attend and support Student Life sponsored events
Communicate consistently and honestly with supervisor
Maintain a positive attitude about job responsibilities
Work to be an effective team member
Request assistance and support when approaching new situations
Gain an understanding of policies and procedures
Create and maintain a schedule designed to meet assistantship requirements
Support the mission of Student Leadership and Involvement, Student Life, Student Affairs and JMU
Perform designated tasks in a timely, organized and professional manner
Plan and facilitate one-on-one meetings with designated staff members
Attend sponsored events (including nights and weekends)
Attend conferences, wor