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University Events Student Assistant - IE
Virginia Jobs, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22802
Working Title:
University Events Student Assistant - IE
State Role Title: Institutional Employment or Federal Work Study
Position Type: Institutional Employment
Position Status:
Part-Time
College/Division:
University Events
Department:
300238 - University Events, Auxiliary
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount:
$13.50
Is this a JMU only position? N/A
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 11/14/2024
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:
University Events is seeking three professional student assistants to work with our office in the academic year 2024-2025, with the possibility to continue for future academic years. This position offers a full scope of event planning and provides a professional office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with the University Events team in the planning and implementation of a variety of events including Commencement, Presidential and campus wide events. Duties include menu planning, creating decor, creating advertisements and publications, managing RSVPs, greeting guests, setup and take down of events, and other related tasks. Help support the planning and staffing of senior class events on campus.2. Office duties, such as taking inventory of supplies, answering emails and questions as needed, photocopying, filing, mailings, etc.3. Assist during home football games in the President's Suite. Ability to work at least one home game each season.4. Assist with planning and executing the December and May Commencement ceremonies. Create newsletters, maps and diagrams, and communications to inform graduates and guests. Create and maintain documentation and inventory for the commencement team. Availability to work during both events is required.
Qualifications:
* Demonstrate professionalism and courteous communication etiquette* Great customer service behaviors* Demonstrate reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness* Willingness to learn Microsoft and Adobe programs such as Office applications, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Spark* Abide by confidentiality policies
Preferred Qualifications* Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook* Proficient in using Canva* Experience with Adobe programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Spark* Knowledge of student trends and up to date with social media platforms
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
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.
University Events Student Assistant - IE
State Role Title: Institutional Employment or Federal Work Study
Position Type: Institutional Employment
Position Status:
Part-Time
College/Division:
University Events
Department:
300238 - University Events, Auxiliary
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount:
$13.50
Is this a JMU only position? N/A
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 11/14/2024
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:
University Events is seeking three professional student assistants to work with our office in the academic year 2024-2025, with the possibility to continue for future academic years. This position offers a full scope of event planning and provides a professional office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with the University Events team in the planning and implementation of a variety of events including Commencement, Presidential and campus wide events. Duties include menu planning, creating decor, creating advertisements and publications, managing RSVPs, greeting guests, setup and take down of events, and other related tasks. Help support the planning and staffing of senior class events on campus.2. Office duties, such as taking inventory of supplies, answering emails and questions as needed, photocopying, filing, mailings, etc.3. Assist during home football games in the President's Suite. Ability to work at least one home game each season.4. Assist with planning and executing the December and May Commencement ceremonies. Create newsletters, maps and diagrams, and communications to inform graduates and guests. Create and maintain documentation and inventory for the commencement team. Availability to work during both events is required.
Qualifications:
* Demonstrate professionalism and courteous communication etiquette* Great customer service behaviors* Demonstrate reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness* Willingness to learn Microsoft and Adobe programs such as Office applications, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Spark* Abide by confidentiality policies
Preferred Qualifications* Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook* Proficient in using Canva* Experience with Adobe programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Spark* Knowledge of student trends and up to date with social media platforms
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
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.