Position Information
Working Title Graduate Recruitment and Communications, Graduate AssistantPosting Number G1267 Position Type Graduate Assistant Position Status Part Time College/Division The Graduate School Department 100140 - Graduate School Stipend Amount $8,898
Position Summary Information
General Information
The Graduate School (TGS) is the administrative office responsible for graduate education, campus wide. Our office responsibilities include advocacy for graduate education; policy development and implementation; communication with graduate students and faculty; student recruitment, admission, and graduate student support; and management of campus-wide programs for graduate students such as orientation, professional development events, awards, and commencement.
TGS is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant who will assist with communication, recruitment marketing, management of events, as well as special projects in support of the responsibilities of our office. We welcome applications from full-time graduate students enrolled in any graduate program.
A Graduate Assistant in this role can expect to have the opportunity to develop skills that are likely to be applicable to future employment in any field. These skills will include: Communication, creativity, innovation, teamwork, project management, time management and independent responsibility. The skills practiced and work products developed can enhance the graduate student's resume and help the student develop and demonstrate important workplace skills.
This Graduate Assistant is expected to work 20 hours per week, primarily during regular business hours 8:00-5:00 M-F. The successful candidate will begin their position when school begins in August 2023; an earlier start date for additional pay is possible.
This is a one-year appointment, and preference will be given to students who anticipate being eligible to continue the assistantship for one or more additional years.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Write stories about graduate students and alumni for publication on JMU websites, with the goal of celebrating student and alumni accomplishments.
-Originate and edit materials that updates, expands, and improves the quality information available on our website, our e-mail messaging, and other written materials that encourage potential students to consider JMU for their graduate experience.
-Prepare regularly on the Graduate Student blog.
-Assist with updating the website and contribute to social media posts.
-Contribute to the planning and implementation of our student-recruitment strategy.
-Help to represent JMU at graduate recruitment events.
-Assist the Graduate School with the implementation of campus-wide programs such as our Graduate Fair, 3-MT Competition, Graduate Showcase, and commencement ceremonies.
-Assist the Associate Dean or staff members with special projects.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must be full-time matriculated graduate students who demonstrate the following characteristics:
-Excellent writing and editing skills.
-A high-level of motivation, regularly-demonstrated initiative, good time- management skills, and the ability to be productive with minimal supervision.
-Attention to detail.
-Personable.
-Ability to work as a team player with diverse individuals.
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software.
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 a regionally accredited institution.
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.
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Date 03/15/2021Beginning Review Date 03/15/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Starting Date 08/23/2023 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 Request
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or [email protected]. 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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Applicants should submit:
-Application Form -A cover letter. -Resume -A document that describes the applicant's background and preparation for this position and interests in the position responsibilities. (Professional Writing Sample) -Names and contact information for at least three professional references. (Other Document #1)
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