Working Title: Camp Coordinator - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Arts and Letters

Department: 100754 - AAAD Center

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $20.00

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 04/30/2025

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:

This position leads a team to organize a two-week camp experience for recruiting diverse youth to healthcare professions. An ability to model inclusive and nondiscriminatory practices in all activities is required. Through collaboration with the project team, health professionals, school officials, community members, and community professionals, the position assists youth in learning about healthcare positions through hands-on experiential learning. This project will provide extensive orientation to support the success of those selected for these position(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Curriculum Development – Designing engaging educational programs that align with camp learning objectives.
- Instructor Coordination – Recruiting and managing guest speakers to lead specialized sessions.
- Activity Planning – Creating and arranging hands-on activities for students.
- Camper Engagement – Ensuring campers are actively participating and benefiting from the program content.
- Assessment & Feedback – Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and making improvements.
- Safety & Compliance – Maintaining health and safety standards while ensuring a positive learning environment. Making sure that programming adheres to state and JMU policy.
- Parent & Community Communication – Keeping parents informed about camper progress and collaborating with JMU institutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and or abilities required)

* Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary academic experience.
* Experience and knowledge of basic theories of individual and family development.
* Demonstrate previous (volunteer or paid) experience of working with diverse youth populations
* Familiarity with health professions
* One day free per week for site visits.

Secondary qualifications (Additional Considerations)

* Positive interpersonal skills with individuals from many levels of authority, responsibilities, professions, and identities.
* Above-average organizational skills and an ability to write well, with some knowledge of data management through basic computer applications.
* An ability to follow safety instructions that reduce risks and convey those instructions to the youth clearly.
* Proficiency in computer skills and online applications.
* Pass a background check.
* Additional language skills beyond English are considered positively.
* An ability to follow other duties as requested for project success.
* Previous JMU employment is highly desired.

Additional Posting Information:

Working conditions and physical requirements:

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time; to participate in physical activities that may require lifting, squatting, agility for quick movements, and lifting boxes; to utilize office and medical equipment. Overnight duties/on-call shifts during camp may be required.

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.