Operations Coordinator - IE

Working Title: Operations Coordinator - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 100597 - Community Engagement and Volunteer Center

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $14.50

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

Beginning Review Date: 

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:

Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for more than a desk job staring at a computer screen all day? Well, you’ve found it! We have a fun work environment and engage in community change on and off campus. Join our team!


Student leadership is central to all CEVC activities. Student Coordinators recruit and support their peers, connect with faculty, and coordinate with local organizations to facilitate meaningful community-based partnerships.

CEVC Coordinators collaborate on one of four teams – Operations, Marketing & Events, Program & Education, or Campus & Community Partnership – to make the magic happen! Through this paid position, you’ll find a supportive environment, develop professional skills, and increase your ability to create a more caring, just world.

Relax, we’re not serious 24/7. If you like to mix your focus and passion with light banter, ridiculous puns, and funny memes, then we're your people! We’re fun, we love the community, and our office space is the ultimate collab zone.


We want YOU to be a part of it! Peep the CEVC website to learn more about us: https://www.jmu.edu/cevc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Do you bring the Kenergy? Are you Kenough and great at doing stuff? Do you make epic events happen every single time?


In this specialized role as an Operations Coordinator, you will:
• Assist with payroll
• Support event logistics
• Process registrations and payments
• Provide administrative and event support
• Provide exceptional customer service


As part of your general responsibilities, you will:
• Actively participate in CEVC trainings, reflection sessions, and meetings to enhance knowledge and skills for the position
• Co-lead Dukes Making a Difference (DMAD) (Aug. 13-15, 2025)
• Work alongside a full-time staff member and a team of student coordinators
• Recruit and engage students to participate in CEVC events and programs
• Assist with event support, planning, and execution
• Prepare materials, represent CEVC at events, present information to classes, and lead reflection sessions
• Maintain a clean, well-functioning office space, office wide email account, and contact lists (students, staff, etc.)
• Support student involvement via BeInvolved, Volunteer Now, Trello, etc.
• Create and share ideas for social media content (optional)


Scheduling essentials:
• ORIENTATION DATES: Monday, April 14, 21, & 28 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• START DATE: August 6, 2025 (chat with us if you need assistance with housing prior to a lease start date)
• 40-HOUR FALL TRAINING: August 6-12, 2025
• SCHEDULE: work a maximum of 10 hours per week

*NOTE: SOME REQUIRED EVENTS MAY TAKE PLACE ON AN OCCASIONAL EVENING AND WEEKEND.

Qualifications:

Know how to do everything listed above? Don’t worry, you don’t have to. It would be awesome if you bring these to the table:

• Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
• Ability to start on August 6, attend a 40-hour Fall Training, and work a maximum of 10 hours per week
• Interest in learning about and working to address community priorities, including ending hunger and homelessness, supporting health, youth and education, welcoming immigrants and refugees, and protecting the environment
• Effective time management, task organization, and prioritization skills
• Maintain flexibility, think critically, and identify solutions

Additional Posting Information:

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.

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.