Graduate Assistant

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

23h

About The Position

The School of Professional & Continuing Education (SPCE) at James Madison University invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship reporting to our Associate Dean overseeing our academic partnerships with colleges and schools at JMU. SPCE fosters learning across lifespans through transformative education and enrichment.

Requirements

• Experience with research design and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and visual).
• Experience with event planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• A friendly and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Dean to conduct needs assessments, market research, design and development of surveys, and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative as needed)
• Conduct literature reviews for topics related to innovative program delivery, needs of adult learners,
• student services, and other subjects as needed; review and synthesize literature to provide summaries
• and foundation for presentations and publications
• Work with staff to brainstorm, identify, research, interview, and draft
• compelling impact-based narratives to help tell SPCE’s story, including student
• and faculty profiles, student testimonials, user experiences.
• Assist with event planning and management as needed
• Other tasks and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees