Human Resources Graduate Assistant - Recruitment and Employment Services Team

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

3d•$5,055

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Assistant to support the HR Recruitment & Employment Services team with outreach, social media content creation, recruitment events, and new hire orientation programming. This role also assists with developing recruitment materials, supporting event logistics, and helping strengthen JMU’s employer brand. It is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student interested in HR, communications, marketing, or event coordination.

Requirements

Must be a current JMU graduate student as of August 2026.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
Must be able to work 20 hours per week during the semester.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, professional, and engaging messaging.
Comfort interacting with students, staff, faculty, and campus partners at events and recruitment activities.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with Canva or similar design tools.
Creative mindset with the ability to produce visually appealing content.
Attention to detail, organization, and follow through.
Strong commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, including experience with basic data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with experience planning, leading, or supporting group activities or events that promote engagement, collaboration, or networking.
Experience with recruitment, marketing, or event planning.
Experience creating social media content or managing organizational social media accounts.
Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Instagram insights, basic reporting in Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment events such as job fairs and community outreach activities.
Support candidate outreach efforts, including drafting messages, preparing materials, and helping maintain communication pipelines with prospective applicants.
Create digital and print recruitment materials (flyers, handouts, graphics, and templates) to support outreach initiatives.
Develop, draft, and schedule social media content promoting employment opportunities, HR programs, and recruitment events.
Assist with monitoring engagement and recommend improvements for visibility and reach.
Help ensure alignment with university brand and accessibility standards.
Assist with preparation for UConnect New Employee Orientation programming, including orientation and first year employee engagement events.
Provide day of event support such as check-in, materials setup, room preparation, and participant guidance.
Assist in tracking attendance, collecting participant feedback, and supporting follow up activities.
Analyze first-year employee data and compare historical and ongoing trends to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts.
Research, propose, and facilitate meaningful networking activities during new hire programs (including Connections Day and Daybreaks) to enhance engagement and participant connection.
Prepare training materials, slides, handouts, and guides for HR recruitment workshops or sessions.
Run basic recruitment related reports (e.g., applicant summaries, time to hire metrics, event outcomes) and help analyze trends.
Support general administrative tasks such as maintaining outreach calendars, organizing digital files, and updating contact lists.