Working Title: Human Resources Graduate Assistant - Recruitment and Employment Services Team

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100210 - Human Resources

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,110 ($5,055 per semester)

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

Beginning Review Date: 

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Assistant to help manage our LinkedIn Recruiter efforts. In this role, you will have opportunities to utilize LinkedIn Recruiter to source, engage, and support our efforts to attract top talent for JMU. You will assist HR Recruitment as we manage LinkedIn job postings, perform targeted candidate searches, and initiate outreach to potential candidates.

This position will also be responsible for creating and managing social media content to promote employment opportunities and highlight JMU as an employer of choice.

Additionally, the Graduate Assistant will assist our Dual Career and Community Resources Program which provides essential support to new and prospective JMU employees and their families. The program offers support ranging from information about community resources and organizations to assisting relocating spouses/partners of new employees with their job search.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter to search for and identify potential candidates based on job
requirements.
- Use searches, filters, and other LinkedIn Recruiter tools to refine candidate searches.
- Follow up with candidates to maintain interest and guide them through the application process.
- Submit and manage job postings on LinkedIn.
- Track and report on key metrics related to recruiting efforts on LinkedIn.
- Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and progress in the recruitment process.
- Participate in Recruitment Team meetings and provide insights based on LinkedIn data.
- Develop engaging social media content (posts, images, videos) that showcases employment opportunities at JMU.
- Assist with creating and implementing strategies to increase overall reach on social media platforms.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of candidate information.
- Assist with research and creation of resources for the Dual Career and Community Resources Program.

Qualifications:

- Must be a current JMU graduate student as of August 2025
- Must be able to work 20 hours per week during the semester
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with candidates
- Understanding of social media platforms and trends.
- Creative mindset with the ability to produce visually appealing content.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing candidate information and job postings
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
- Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information

Additional Posting Information:

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.

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.