Graduate Assistant, Student Leadership

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will be a full-time graduate student for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
• Event Programing
• Supervising, Advising, Peer Leading, or Coaching
• Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, or Giving Presentations
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Supervise Student Employees (meet bi-weekly with student employees, implement evaluation of student employees, assist with the hiring and onboarding of any vacancies)
• Support the Student Leader Framework implementation (collaborate with the Assistant Director of Student Leadership Development to create leadership development opportunities for JMU students, partner with the Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Development position to develop new leadership learning opportunities. Plan, facilitate, and evaluate leadership development opportunities, as well as workshops, as it connects back to the Student Leader Framework)
• Assist on Madison Leads, a one day leadership conference (lead a subcommittee of undergraduate committee members, assist in the marketing, logistics, and educational aspects of the overall program)
• Assist the Student Organization Annual Registration Process which includes: constitution review, confirming student leader officer positions, communicating, teaching, and supporting student organizations
• 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 De-stress Fest committee, a department wide effort in Student Life (planning, organizing, and implementing programs with the support of other graduate assistants)
• Connect new student organizations to supportive resources within Student Leadership and Involvement
• Support department efforts in implementing 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 effectively 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, workshops, and professional development meetings as deemed appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed