Working Title: SOGIE Outreach, Graduate AssistantState Role Title: N/APosition Type: Graduate AssistantPosition Status: Part-TimeCollege/Division: Accessibility and BelongingDepartment: 300369 - Sexual Orientation Gender IandEPay Rate: StipendSpecify Range or Amount:Is this a JMU only position? N/AIs this a grant-funded position? NoIs this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/AAbout 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:Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) works toward promoting James Madison University's commitment to diversity through education, support, advocacy and the fostering of equity for all students, inclusive of all sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.Duties and Responsibilities:VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
Supervise the SOGIE Outreach Coordinator, including weekly 1:1s
With the SOGIE Outreach Coordinator, coordinate the SOGIE volunteer program, including advertising, recruitment, training, facilitating meetings, building relationships, holding accountable to expectations, and tracking involvement points.
AFFINITY GROUP PROGRAM:
Support the full functionality of our affinity group program including recruiting group leaders, supporting group leaders through consistent meetings and creation of resources, marketing, and outreach.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Oversee the SOGIE Social Media plan by scheduling out posts on educational topics, heritage months, awareness days, and staff features for each semester.
STAFF SUPPORT:
Attend all departmental meetings, including 1:1 with supervisor, SOGIE staff meeting, and volunteer meetings.
Maintain a clean, accessible, and inclusive program space, including managing the self-expression closet and the resource library.
Support program planning through oversight of marketing, collaborative communication with partners or speakers, volunteer sign-ups, and facilitation.Qualifications:Enrolled Graduate Student and James Madison University 24-25Conditions of Employment:Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:
The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.
The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency
After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.
These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.Additional Posting Information: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 b sis 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 [email protected]. 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."James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer 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, 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.
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