Graduate Assistant - Office of Admissions
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Working Title: Graduate Assistant - Office of Admissions
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Position Status: Part-Time
College/Division: Admissions
Department: 100175 - Admissions Office
Pay Rate: Stipend
Specify Range or Amount: $9530
Is this a JMU only position? N/A
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A
About JMU:
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution
with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that
lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for
students, faculty and staff. The student body includes
approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students,
with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
General Information:
The Office of Admissions seeks multiple Graduate Assistants for the
2024-25 school year to provide interactive support to the Office of
Admission and the admissions process; assist with the execution of
the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Admission, assist
with the execution of various on-campus events, as well as
contributing to other departmental projects under the direction and
supervision of the Office of Admission staff. The assistantship
dates are from August 21, 2024 to May 9, 2025. These Graduate
Assistantships provide 18 hours of tuition support for the school
year (9 hours per semester) and the stipend of $9,530 for the
year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
All duties and responsibilities will be explained in more detail
during interview process. Below is a list of some basic
responsibilities.
* Assist with admissions recruitment, data analysis and outreach to
prospective and accepted students;
* Assist with On-Campus Admissions Events and programs for
prospective and admitted students;
* Assist with undergraduate freshman admissions process, which may
include freshman application review and travel related to high
school visits;
* Provide superior customer service via phone, written and email
contact, as well as personal interactions with students, parents
and alumni;
* General office and other duties as may be assigned;
* Work an average of 20 hours per week (some weekend or nights will
be required)
Qualifications:
* An interest in working with prospective students and
families.
* Attention to detail and great communication skills in a
professional environment.
* Schedule availability to work 20 hours per week between the hours
of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
* Some weekend and evening hours will be required.
Conditions of Employment:
Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being
accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to
receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the
following criteria must be met:
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.
These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the
right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.
Additional Posting Information:
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a
diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free
of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate
discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students,
faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these
qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education
in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in
candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing
commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact
the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please
contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or
disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of
Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite
1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
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