Campus Programming Team Facilitator - IE

Working Title: Campus Programming Team Facilitator - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

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:

Campus Programming Team Facilitators are JMU students who facilitate weekly recurring and specialty programs hosted by the Department of Student Life. These positions support programs such as Tea Time, Crafternoon, Trivia, Secret Supper Club, JMU Flea, and more! In addition to facilitating programs, team members will also conduct marketing and outreach activities on an occasional basis. These positions are not eligible for remote work.

This team will support the mission of Student Life to foster belonging through the personal growth and development of an engaged citizenry by providing welcoming experiences and spaces. This is achieved through our shared vision of helping every student engage in making meaningful connections that influence positive change in their lives and communities.

A successful candidate will need to be available to work during at least one of the following program times:

•Trivia, every Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm. Program run time 7:00 - 9:00pm
•Tea Time, every Wednesday, 2:30 - 5:30pm. Program run time 3:00 - 5:00pm
•Crafternoon, every Thursday, 11:30am - 4:00pm. Program run time 12:00 - 3:00pm

The following program dates and times vary. Team members will be scheduled to work these programs on an ongoing basis.

•Secret Supper Club
•JMU Flea
•Seasonal/specialty programs
•Marketing Tabling

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Staff programs, including setup, facilitation, and breakdown.
•Take attendance at programs using Student Life JACard reader(s). This includes managing the secure checkout, care, and timely return of these items.
•Encourage program attendees to complete feedback surveys during programs.
•Meet one-on-one with their supervisor on a bi-weekly basis.
•Participate in monthly team meetings to review program implementation, including conducting SWOT analyses.
•Demonstrate consistent and thorough communication through Microsoft Teams and email.
•Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, a willingness to learn, and a hospitable attitude.
•Adhere to Student Life employee expectations while working, including employee dress code.
•Stay late/return early for academic breaks to complete employee training, as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

Must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the JMU Student Employee Handbook.

Additional Posting Information:

Required Application Materials:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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.

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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