Program & Education Coordinator - IE

Program & Education Coordinator – IE

Working Title: Program & Education Coordinator - 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: Student Life and Involvement
Department: Community Engagement and Volunteer Center
Pay Rate: Hourly ($14.50)
Job Status: Open (Opening on Dec 15 2025)

James Madison University is a selective, public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. With a student body of approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, JMU offers a diverse and inclusive environment, fostering academic excellence and community engagement.

The Community Engagement and Volunteer Center (CEVC) provides students with leadership opportunities and facilitates community‑based partnerships. The Program & Education Coordinator will collaborate with one of four CEVC teams—Operations, Marketing & Events, Program & Education, or Campus & Community Partnership—to support student leadership, program development, and community outreach.

• Support Alternative Breaks through training, mentoring, and logistics.
• Facilitate leadership retreats during Fall Break and the Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend.
• Participate in CEVC trainings, reflection sessions, and meetings to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Co‑lead Dukes Making a Difference (DMAD) and Dukes Volunteer opportunities each semester.
• Assist with program support, planning, and execution.
• Support classroom and community preparation and reflection sessions.
• Recruit students for all CEVC events and programs (e.g., tabling events, class visits).
• Serve as a liaison between CEVC and colleges, departments, and student organizations.
• Support student involvement initiatives via Be Involved, Volunteer Now, and other platforms.

• DMAD Spring Training:
  Friday, April 17, 2:00‑3:30 pm.
• Start Date:
  
  August 12, 2026.
• 40‑Hour Fall Training:
  August 12‑18, 2026.
• DMAD:
  August 19‑21, 2026.
• Work a maximum of 10 hours per week.
• Some required events may take place in the evenings or on weekends.

• Current JMU student, enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Available to start on August 12 and attend the 40‑hour Fall Training.
• Interest in community priorities such as ending hunger, homelessness, health, youth and education, immigration and refugee support, and environmental protection.
• Effective time‑management, task organization, and prioritization skills.
• Flexibility, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.

Students must be degree‑seeking and enrolled on a half‑time or greater basis (6 credits for undergraduates, 5 credits for graduate students).

Students must be degree‑seeking, enrolled on at least a half‑time basis. After accepting employment, new hires complete an I‑9 form and, if applicable, participate in the E‑Verify system.

James Madison University is committed to a diverse and inclusive community that is free of discrimination and harassment. The university does not tolerate discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Candidates whose experience and qualifications demonstrate a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

Students with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568‑6705 or disability‑svcs. The Office is located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202.