Working Title: Talent Development Intern - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100343 - Talent Development

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13

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: 6/2/2024

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:

JMU Talent Development (TD) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate intern to assist the department with special projects related to the training and development of AP Faculty, classified staff, and wage employees at JMU.

Projects may include, but are not limited to:
• Researching competencies related to employment at JMU and making recommendations for updating the current model.
• Creating an assessment, based on the competencies, that assists employees in making decisions regarding their professional development needs.
• Assisting with the development and possible delivery of content.

Providing support for the team, as needed, by:
• Staging and resetting training rooms
• Preparing handouts
• Assisting with marketing efforts
• Reviewing training evaluations and offering recommendations

This is a part-time wage position working an average of 15 hours per week over the school year (32 weeks) with no benefits. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation. Students with strong organizational and business analysis skills are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Development’s mission is to grow the talents of JMU A/P faculty, classified staff, and wage employees. This is accomplished by creating/hosting content on-site or online and recommending/funding content outside of JMU.

These development opportunities are based on competencies related specifically to employment at JMU. Once completed, the workshops are then evaluated for effectiveness to ensure the department continues to meet the needs of the community.

To do this well, the Talent Development team is continuously reviewing and updating its methods.

Specifically, the intern will analyze and recommend methods to achieve the following business objectives:

1. An updated competency model that identifies those skills and abilities required to be successful at JMU.
2. A competency assessment that allows employees to identify their professional development needs.

The selected student will work directly with the Director of Talent Development to establish objectives and ensure that work stays in line with those objectives.

The intern will also have opportunities to contribute to other TD projects based on their specific strengths and abilities. The intern will be expected to provide event support as needed.

Qualifications:

The successful student applicant will demonstrate the following qualifications:

1. Be enrolled as a student at JMU for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters
2. Experience with research and synthesis of information
3. Excellent writing and analytical skills
4. detail-oriented and highly organized

This is a paid internship, with the expectation of 15 hours per week

1. Regularly scheduled hours (chosen by intern)
2. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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).

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.