James Madison University Engagement Fellowship Service Year

Position Details
Position Information

Working Title	James Madison University Engagement Fellowship Service Year
Position Number	2830
Posting Number	S3505
State Role Title	Part Time, Salaried
Position Type	Part Time, Salaried
Position Status	Part Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division	Office of the President Unit
Department	100184 - President's Office
Pay Band	N/A
Pay Rate	Stipend
Specify Range or Amount	$14,000 to be paid out over 10 months with a $500 a month housing stipend.
Is this a JMU Only position?	Yes. This is a JMU only recruitment, only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.
Is this a grant-funded position?	No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?	No

Position Summary Information

General Information	In keeping with its mission to produce educated and enlightened citizens, JMU is proud to announce recruitment for the 2024-2025 Presidential Engagement Fellows Program. Nine outstanding recent graduates will have the opportunity to experience a transformational year of public service. Fellowships are a 10-month commitment. Fellows are placed within JMU agencies where they experience life within a university administrative office and contribute to projects designed to advance their capacity for engaged learning, community engagement or civic engagement. Fellows receive living and housing stipends. Available Positions Include: The Office of the President The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Accessibility and Belonging, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Empowerment 3, Center for Physical Activity and Wellness for the Underserved Honors College The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement School for Professional and Continuing Education Valley Scholars
Duties and Responsibilities	JMU Engagement Fellows: Demonstrate a commitment to the James Madison University Mission, Vision and Values including a sense of responsibility and obligation within the community and unit they serve. Approach complex problems through the practice of interpersonal skills that promote teamwork and acceptance of diversity of thought regarding goals and priorities. Create and maintain meaningful and productive connections between the university and community and serve as an active member of a thriving cohort. Explore personal strengths and improve upon weaknesses, with particular emphasis on developing career options and exploring life plan goals through experiential learning. Gain a working understanding of organizational communication, interconnectedness and problem solving within a community.
Qualifications	Engagement fellows must be a recent graduate of a JMU bachelors or masters program searching for a service year position.
Condition(s) of Employment	Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. 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	02/16/2024
Beginning Review Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Proposed Starting Date	08/01/2024
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 an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report	Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information. The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required	3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/16283
Additional Posting Information	You are encouraged to apply to more than one fellowship opportunity. Please indicate in your cover letter which fellowship(s) you are applying to. Cover letters should address why you would choose to participate in a service year at JMU. Supplemental questions may be emailed to you based on which positions you selected. For information about each fellowship position, please visit the links below: The Office of the President The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Accessibility and Belonging Empowerment 3, Center for Physical Activity and Wellness for the Underserved Honors College The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement School for Professional and Continuing Education Valley Scholars