Graduate Assistant - Talent Development

Working Title: Graduate Assistant - Talent Development

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100343 - Talent Development

Pay Rate: Stipend

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Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? N/A

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

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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:

The Talent Development Department seeks an engaged, organized, energetic Graduate Assistant to support the design, delivery, and evaluation of our professional development activities. The Graduate Assistant's work will be guided by the Professional Development Specialist, and their activities will support functions across the Talent Development Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Graduate Assistant will work independently under the leadership of the Professional Development Specialist to:

- Assist with general office duties for the Talent Development department, working independently under the leadership of the Professional Development Specialist.

- Research specific content and trends to inform the development of workshops and other learning materials.

- Keep track of workshops requested by customers and direct them to upcoming or similar options.

- Assist with the design, development, and delivery of workshops and other professional development content, including updating existing content.

- Update existing or assist in designing and developing new eLearning content.

- Assist in recruiting, orienting, supporting, and providing continuing education for the Volunteer Facilitator Program.

- Research evaluation methods to better gather, evaluate, and distribute post-workshop feedback.

- Provide customer service and programming support for the Talent Development staff.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include:
- A Bachelor's degree

- Acceptance into a JMU graduate program

- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

- Strong time management and project management skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred qualifications include:
- Knowledge of adult learning theories

- Experience developing content in Canva

Additional Posting Information:

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

**** This is a Full Academic Year Posting 2025-2026 with a standard GA stipend and 9 credit hours per semester*****

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.