Service Member, Veteran, Family (SMVF) Assistant (Part-Time)

Working Title: Service Member, Veteran, Family Assistant (SMVF) (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 540990 - SMVF Campus Suicide Prevention

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $16.30

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/15/2025

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

The Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia (CSPCV), a Center housed within IIHHS, is accepting applications for a part-time Service Member, Veteran, and Family (SMVF) Assistant.

CSPCV’s mission is to equip Virginia’s higher education communities to address suicide risk proactively and responsively. We support campuses by promoting well-being and providing training, consultation, opportunities for collaboration, and planning for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. The Center serves 72 institutions (15 public, 24 private and 33 community colleges/universities). Services are available at no cost and are provided through a partnership of the Virginia Department of Health and The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) at James Madison University.

Service Member, Veteran, Family (SMVF) Assistant:

CSPCV is seeking a highly motivated and organized assistant to support grant-funded initiatives supporting suicide prevention and well-being programming for students and campus personnel across Virginia who are service members, veterans and/or family members/caregivers. Funding specifically focuses on supporting some of the most at-risk sub-groups, including women veterans, those who are housing insecure, and caregivers.

This is a grant funded one-year position and contingent on continued funding. This position will be for up to 16 hours/week and is anticipated to start in October 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage data for grant reporting (e.g., number of training participants, transcripts of interviews)
• Create social media posts relevant to suicide prevention
• Create and manage contact lists of SMVF-related personnel on campuses
• Identify resources for CSPCV website to support emotional well-being and suicide prevention for SMVF students and personnel
• Weekly meetings with supervisor
• Help coordinate, attend, and support quarterly meetings of SMVF Campus Collaborative (personnel from campuses across the state who are committed to supporting suicide prevention and holistic well-being for SMVF)
• Co-create and promote adoption of digital badges for SMVF personnel on campuses to raise awareness of military service and build community on campus
• Conduct and edit interviews to appear on webpage dedicated to “SMVF Stories of Resilience” featuring SMVF staff and students who have navigated challenges related to mental health and/or achieving their higher education goals
• Support Center staff with other administrative and clerical duties relevant to supporting suicide prevention for SMVF on campuses as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Excellence in written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort talking about and addressing the topic of suicide professionally on a day-to-day basis.
• The ability to communicate with a high level of professionalism with campus professionals.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Google applications Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook), and survey management software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Question Pro, Google Forms).

Additional Considerations:
• Professional experience with the military and/or familiarity with military culture would be beneficial.
• General familiarity with or interest in psychological factors contributing to well-being and positive mental health.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position with no benefits.

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:

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