Working Title: Media Assistant - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 100322 - Student Life and Involvement

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.50-17.00

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: 

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

Assist in the creation and maintenance of digital marketing and organization for Student Leadership, Involvement, and Off-Campus Life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in media production for SLIOCL, including but not limited to:

Develop digital media and promotional materials for SLIOCL.

Social media management and content creation for Leadership and Involvement Instagram account.

Manage and create postings.

Develop and manage a social media calendar.

Complete training and promote compliance best practices with Title II.

Develop and promote strategy for social media (gaining followers, general look and best practices).

Creating, sending out individual, and mass email communications.

Develop promotional materials and organize purchasing.

Assist with maintaining communication platforms (emails, website).

Project management and point of contact for SACM on media design requests.

Create promotional efforts for education and compliance with Adam’s Law.

Maintain high levels of trust with access to University systems and communication.

Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualities for a Successful Candidate

Superior Communication skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Strong organization skills and ability to follow through.

Ability to work independently.

Submit resume and 3 references.

Additional Posting Information:

Specifics of this Position:

Willing to work in person and directly supervised by the Associate Director of Student Leadership and Involvement.

Work 10-20 hours per week and be flexible to changing work demands.

Begin work on March 23, 2026, or sooner.

Continue work into the 26-27 academic year.

Compensation is set at $13.50-$17/hour, depending on qualifications.

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.