Better Conversations Facilitation Fellow - IE

Working Title: Better Conversations Facilitation Fellow - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Office of the President Unit

Department: 100191 - JMU Center for Civic Engagement

Pay Rate: Hourly

Beginning Review Date: 

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

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

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 Better Conversations Facilitation Fellow will join a cohort of students leading the Madison Center for Civic Engagement’s groundbreaking new campus-wide dialogue and deliberation program for all new first year and transfer students. Fellows will be responsible for facilitating/moderating deliberative dialogues for students throughout the fall semester and the beginning of the spring semester. In addition, Fellows will learn the skills of facilitation, participate in weekly debrief sessions and ongoing program assessments, and support the Center’s other deliberation and dialogue programs. This is an opportunity for students interested in community problem solving, conflict mediation, dialogue, and deliberation and facilitation to develop a robust skillset in these areas while providing meaningful opportunities to peers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in ongoing facilitation training offered through the Madison Center for Civic Engagement and its partners.
• Facilitate/moderate 2-4 deliberative forums per week for 11-12 weeks during the fall semester and for 2-3 weeks in the spring semester.
• Provide ongoing assessments on student deliberation outcomes.
• Assist Madison Center staff in refining deliberation materials and programming in this area.
• Provide administrative support for the deliberative forums during fall semester.
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Junior, senior, or graduate student standing with a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to nonpartisanship while representing the Madison Center

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).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

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.

Additional Posting Information:

This position is a 5-6 hour/week opportunity. Candidates must be available in the evenings and on select Saturdays. Selected candidates will begin the position with a half day facilitator training session during the week prior to classes starting.

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.