Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Programs, DEEP Impact

Working Title: Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Programs, DEEP Impact

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Programs, DEEP Impact

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Accessibility and Belonging

Department: 100154 - Ctr for Multicultural Student Services

Pay Rate: Stipend

Beginning Review Date: 04/24/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $9530

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

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:

Department Mission Statement: The Center for Multicultural Student Services provides educational and celebratory programs and services that support an inclusive campus community in which members value diversity within themselves and others
Department Functional Areas: Cultural Programming and Awareness, Student Support, Leadership
Development, Recruitment and Retention,
1. Students who participate in this graduate assistantship will gain experience in the following areas:
* College student development
* Challenge and support of students and student groups
* Diversity affairs/education, multiculturalism and inclusion
* Training and development of student groups/organizations
* Supervision of student staff teams
* Teambuilding: planning and implementation
* Event planning: marketing, management, and logistics
* Participation in departmental committees and projects
* Collaboration across university departments
* Attendance at departmental and divisional meetings
* Managing change in an organization
* Navigating organizational structure and hierarchy
* Communication within an organization/department
* Use of technology

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Arrive early in August for CMSS Staff Training (Aug 10th)
* Create and maintain a 20 hour per week schedule designed to meet assistantship requirements
* Support the mission of CMSS, Student Affairs and JMU
* Support with hiring, training and development of DEEP Impact Diversity Educators
* Support with execution of DEEP Dialogues, Cultural Series events, and Outreach
* Represent department occasionally at university functions, such as Student Org Night, CHOICES, Vendor Resources Fairs, etc.
* Assist CMSS staff with events and programs relating to four functional areas
(Multicultural Programming, Student Leadership, Student Support and Advocacy, and DEEP Impact)
* Support assigned pro-staff lead on major calendar programs such as CMSS Annual Open
House, Homecoming Step Show and events, MLK Celebration Week, Multicultural Student Leadership Awards Ceremony, etc.
* Perform designated tasks and maintain records and files in a timely, organized and professional manner
* Adhere to budget guidelines for any/all projects
* Attend CMSS weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings, and other assigned student organization and CMSS functions
* Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director, Associate or Assistant Directors of the Center

Students who participate in this graduate assistantship will be evaluated and provided ongoing feedback in the following ways:
* Weekly one on one meetings with direct supervisor
* Periodic meetings with other CMSS staff members directly related to tasks assigned

Students who participate in this experience will be evaluated and provided on-going feedback in the following ways:
* Weekly one on one consultation meetings with direct supervisor
* Periodic theory to practice meetings with additional staff members as needed

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a graduate program at James Madison University.

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.

Additional Posting Information:

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.