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UCC Career Advising Graduate Assistant

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/18/2026

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Job Description

UCC Career Advising Graduate Assistant James Madison University $10,301 United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg 800 South Main Street (Show on map) Jun 03, 2026
Working Title:
UCC Career Advising Graduate Assistant State Role Title:
Graduate Assistant Position Type:
Graduate Assistant Position Status:
Part-Time FLSA Status:
N/A College/Division:
Student Life and Involvement Department:
100358 -
University Career Center Pay Band:
Pay Rate:
Stipend Specify Range or Amount:
$10,301 Is this a JMU only position?

No Is this a grant-funded position?

No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No Beginning Review Date:
06/15/2026
About JMU:
General Information:
The University Career Center works with students, alumni, employers,faculty,and staff to provide comprehensivecareerservices. We help students make educated career decisions and develop life-long professionalcareer readiness skills. We assist employers in connecting with JMU students through recruitment and educational opportunities. We collaborate with JMU faculty and staff to develop educational career pathways that help students tell their curricular and co-curricularstories in their job and internship searches.
Mission Statement:
Empower students. Cultivate opportunities. Forge partnerships. Launch careers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct individualcareer appointmentsto assist students and alums in the career decision-making process, career development,andjob/internshipsearch.

Individual appointment types include resume, cover letter, grad school search, job/internship search, career exploration, interviewing, etc. Facilitate presentations on career-related topics on a regular basis Assist with career programming throughout the year, including career fairs, resume review events, employer events,etc. Participate in departmental meetings and professional and development to learn best practices in career advising, career services, employer relations/college recruiting,and stakeholder cultivation. Interact with employers through outreach involving programming and events for students. Collaborate withUniversity Career Center liaisons to connect facultyand students by college. Usetechnology to better serve students, such as: Canvas, Handshake, Qualtrics, TeamsandLinkedIn Undertake special project administration or research through work with office staff, teams, and programs. Conduct outcomes calling to recent graduates
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Be a full time graduate student enrolled in a JMU graduate program Participate in August GA training prior to start ofFall semester (usually 2 weeks before classes start). Experience mentoring, advising, tutoring, coaching, or supporting students Strong verbal and written communication skills Organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience presenting workshops or speaking to groups Event planning or program coordination experience
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
EEO Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation: