Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations - Development

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•$10,301

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

Supervising, training, or mentoring student staff or peers
Student organization leadership, advising, or support
Planning and implementing events, programs, or initiatives
Facilitating workshops, trainings, or leadership development experiences
Collaboration and teamwork

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 student organizations 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
Support the Student Leadership Framework implementation
Collaborate with the Coordinator for Student Life, Student Organization to create educational workshops for current and incoming student organization leaders
Partner with the Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership to develop new leadership learning opportunities
Plan, evaluate, and facilitate leadership development opportunities for student organizations as it relates back to the Student Leadership Framework
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
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, workshops, and professional development meetings as deemed appropriate