JMU Transfer Ambassadors - IE

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

2d • $13

About The Position

It is the goal of the Office of Transfer Initiatives and JMU Next Transfer
Advising to provide accurate and accessible advising to all prospective and
current transfer students, to help them plan to apply to JMU, to satisfy
graduation requirements through coursework taken before and after the transfer,
to transition smoothly to JMU, and to prepare for their lives and careers after
graduation.

To support that goal, our office is seeking one JMU Transfer Ambassador to
assist with transfer student success programs, support our social media
presence, and help us develop mentoring opportunities for new transfer students.
Transfer Ambassadors will work 5 hours per week during the semester.

JMU Transfer ambassadors should have pride and enthusiasm for JMU, strong
interpersonal and communication skills, be sensitive to the needs of transfer
students, and have a desire to develop leadership skills. Ideal candidates will
have a positive attitude and desire to help others, a sense of humor, and the
ability to be flexible, work as a motivated self-starter, and be a cooperative
team player.

We will be looking for a candidate who also has experience developing social
media content.

For more information about this and other transfer leadership opportunities at
JMU, visit this website:
https://www.jmu.edu/academic-success/transfer-initiatives/transfer-leadership.shtml

Requirements

• Be a current full-time JMU undergraduate transfer student through Spring 2026.
• Required to have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
• Be available to work 5 hours per week, usually during business hours, but occasionally on evenings or Saturdays for special events.
• Have knowledge or experience of transfer processes and the transfer student experience.
• Be enthusiastic about serving as an advocate and mentor for transfer students.
• Be able to work independently and be willing to learn new skills.
• Be detail-oriented, organized, positive, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Attend and serve as a transfer student ambassador at key programs for prospective current students, such as the Transfer Tailgate before Student Org Night, engagement events at area community colleges, and JMU Next Transfer Advising presentations at Orientation, as well as Admissions-sponsored events such as Open Houses, CHOICES, and on-site admissions
• Provide support to the JMU Next Transfer Advising team in managing social media and developing mentoring opportunities for prospective or new transfer students.
• Assist with gathering feedback from new or prospective students through surveys and focus groups.
• Provide support to the JMU Advising Hub as needed.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and participate in leadership training.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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