Talent Development Student Assistant Summer - IE

Talent Development Student Assistant Summer - IE

Job no: 20001918

Work type: Institutional Employment

Location: Harrisonburg

Categories: Student Employment

Working Title: Talent Development Student Assistant Summer - 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: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100343 - Talent Development

Pay Band:

Pay Rate: Minimum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $12.77


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:

About JMU:

General Information:

JMU Talent Development (TD) is seeking a dependable, proactive and hospitable undergraduate from any major who will assist the Talent Development team in genuine training room hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant will help with Talent Development's mission to grow the talents of JMU's employees, primarily by supporting workshops. This includes providing room setup and turnaround, greeting participants, giving opening announcements, and preparing administrative tasks associated with training workshops, including printing handouts, room signage, and setting up materials.


Additional duties will be assigned as needed, including phone support for the department, assisting with marketing efforts, research, and proofreading. Outstanding initiative in customer service for all customers, as well as strong communication skills, are necessary.


The Assistant may also have opportunities to contribute to other projects based on their specific strengths and abilities. These can include digital graphics, organizing, creating systems, and record keeping.


For this summer position, the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding any holidays that campus is closed.

Qualifications:

Requirements include a general, teachable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks while maintaining attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. This person should demonstrate a high degree of customer service, practice of initiative and professionalism, as well as the ability to work well with people from all staffing levels. Having a developing knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite would be helpful, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.


Reliability and dependability are key.

Additional Posting Information:

Students must either:
Be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours and graduating at the end of the summer, or
Have intent to re-enroll in a degree-seeking program for the upcoming fall semester.

Conditions of Employment:

EEO Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation:

Advertised: 25 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:


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