General Information

University Advising’s well-respected Madison Advising Peers (MAP) program consists of undergraduate peer advisors who are trained to provide supplemental academic advising for JMU students in conjunction with faculty and full-time academic advisors. Madison Advising Peers are a friendly, supportive and knowledgeable resource for their fellow students and are committed to helping them achieve their college goals. MAPs are selected based on a formal interview, academic record, experience, and attitude. This offer of employment is contingent on budget availability.

This position will work up to 20 hours a week during Summer (mid-May to early August) with the main Madison Advising peers office in SSC 4045, serving all students at JMU .

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Enrollment at JMU for at least one semester, including Fall 2023, at time of application and completion of at least 24 JMU credit hours by Fall 2023.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Availability both to work 10-20 hours per week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the Summer in person in the main SSC office (SSC 4045)
• Students must be available to attend in person Summer Orientation labs for both first year and transfer orientation sessions.

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).

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.

Posting Date

04/14/2023

Beginning Review Date

04/21/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

05/22/2023

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 Request

Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report

Minimum Reference(s) Required

2

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14426

Additional Posting Information

Other Document 1: Please provide a 400-500 word statement on the reason you wish to be a Madison Advising Peer.