Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations - Management

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 must be a full-time graduate student at James Madison University for the 2026–2027 academic year.
• Supervising, training, or mentoring student staff or peers
• Student organization leadership, advising, or support
• Planning and implementing events, programs, or initiatives
• Collaboration and professional communication with various stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

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, 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