Student Office Assistant - FWS

Working Title: Student Office Assistant - FWS

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics

Department: 100026 - Mathematics and Statistics

Pay Band: 1

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $12.75-$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

Beginning Review Date: 08/13/2026

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 Math & Statistics Department is looking for two (2) student office assistants to join our team! We are a casual and welcoming department and seek students who are happy to help faculty/staff with scanning, copies, errands, and more. These students will also have the responsibility of cleaning blackboards and erasers approximately once a week. Work hours flexibility is helpful, and we will accommodate your class schedule. Average 10 hours per week with a maximum of 15 in special circumstances. The ideal employees would be available at least some of the following times: 8-9 Monday to Friday, and Friday afternoons.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as student office assistant for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. 2. Make copies/scans of syllabi, texts, handouts, etc., as requested by faculty and staff; collate and staple as necessary. 3. Run errands on campus, including material delivery and pick-up in other buildings. 4. Distribute incoming mail, notify recipients of packages, and answer the telephone. 5. Wipe down and clean blackboards, trays, and erasers in classrooms as requested. 6. File and organize, type up correspondence as requested. 7. Serve as the first point of contact for all office and department visitors. 9. Assist with department event preparation and cleanup as needed. 10. Provide timely notice of absences, and limit absences as much as possible.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: proof of financial aid for FWS eligibility work hours, enrolled in at least 6 academic credits.
PREFERRED: very reliable, flexible schedule, willing to learn, positive attitude, friendly, and some experience working with the public.

Additional Posting Information:

There are two positions available.

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.