Madison Advising Peer - College of Business MAP Program - IE

James Madison University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Madison Advising Peer - College of Business MAP Program - IE
Posting Number J2341
Position Type Institutional Employment
Position Status Part Time
College/Division University Studies
Department 100536 - University Advising
Pay Rate Hourly
Specify Range or Amount $12.25

Position Summary Information


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 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 be working at the Advising and Support Center College of Business.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide JMU undergraduates with information about university expectations, academic policies, and procedures. This includes reading an academic requirements report, understanding General Education requirements, and declaring a major, minor or pre-professional program.
  • Increase student knowledge of and confidence in utilizing academic advising tools (e.g., MyMadison and course catalog) and campus resources, while making appropriate referrals.
  • Help students understand their role in the academic advising process and how best to work with their faculty or full-time advisor.
  • Employ active listening skills to clearly understand student concerns and questions. Demonstrate empathy and respect for students’ right to make their own decisions.
  • Increase student awareness of special opportunities on campus such as study abroad, internships, and competitive scholarships.
  • Contribute to student outreach and events and deliver workshops to students on academic topics that include degree requirements, academic planning, General Education and academic success skills.
  • Explain lower-level BBA core and business administration majors.
  • Assist with COB 300 group sessions.
  • Meet with prospective students and families.
  • Keep appointment calendar up to date.
  • Attend front desk and help with advisors appointment check in.
Qualifications
  • Enrollment at JMU for at least one semester, including Spring 2024, at time of application and completion of at least 24 JMU credit hours by the end of Spring 2024.
  • Required: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Students must be a declared College of Business major.
  • Availability to work 10 hours per week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and to attend regular team meetings, trainings, and evening programming during the academic year.
  • Students must be available to attend in person mandatory MAP training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 19th and 20th, 2024, prior to the start of classes.
  • Other Document 1 Required: Please provide a 400-500 word statement on the reason you wish to be a Madison Advising Peer.
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).
Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
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 Detail Information


Posting Date 02/12/2024
Beginning Review Date 03/18/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/19/2024
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
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.
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/16278
Additional Posting Information
Other Document 1 Required: Please provide a 400-500 word statement on the reason you wish to be a Madison Advising Peer.

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