JMU Libraries Graduate Assistant

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

2d • $10,110 • Onsite

About The Position

JMU Libraries is hiring one Graduate Assistantship (GA) position for the upcoming Academic Year (AY) 2026-27. This 20-hour-per-week position will support the work of the JMU Libraries’ Research and Education Services (RES) Department. This Department’s work occurs across multiple locations, but this position will primarily work out the newly-opened Carrier Library.
The start date for this position is August 25, 2026. The exact date is negotiable and will depend on the applicant’s qualification and availability.
The Libraries welcomes applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to building accessible and welcoming work environment. We are committed to encouraging dialogue, cultivating a sense of belonging, and celebrating a broad range of life experiences and perspectives.
Review of applications will begin as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• strong organizational skills
• effective & prompt communication skills for in person & written mediums
• ability to work independently
• strong time-management skills
• ability to multitask & work on multiple concurrent projects.
• The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program.
• Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.
• The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency
• After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite tools
• experience with original qualitative research (such as focus groups, interviews, or surveys)
• experience with graphic design tools (e.g. Photoshop, Canva)

Responsibilities

• The majority of work in this position will be projectbased, revolving around helping the RES Department investigate the feasibility of new instruction & outreach services.
• This work will provide experience conducting small-group interviews and focus groups, collecting & evaluating qualitative data, and writing proposals for implementing or adapting user-facing services.
• Additional tasks will involve supporting RES Librarians in their liaison work and assisting the RES Director develop interdepartmental materials – these tasks can give experience with a range of useful skills, such as collecting & organizing information; managing spreadsheets; or working with graphic design tools such as Canva.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees