State Role Title: Institutional Employment / Federal Work Study
Position Type: Institutional Employment
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: N/A
College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance
Department: 100343 - Talent Development
Pay Band:
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $13
Is this a JMU only position? N/A
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 08/17/2026
About JMU:
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
Balanced Dukes is the wellness and well-being program for faculty and staff at James Madison University. We are seeking a motivated student to assist with a variety of creative and engaging projects within our program. Balanced Dukes offers resources, challenges, workshops, informational sessions, and other initiatives that support the core dimensions of well-being.
The Balanced Dukes Intern will work closely with the Coordinator of Employee Well-Being to support the mission of enhancing the wellness and well-being of JMU faculty and staff. This position averages 10 to 15 hours per week during the academic year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create engaging content for Balanced Dukes social media platforms.
- Assist with workshop and conference registration processes.
- Support room setup and equipment preparation for faculty and staff fitness programs.
- Prepare and organize welcome bags for new employee orientation.
- Provide general administrative and event support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Experience using Canva, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work 10 to 15 hours per week during the academic semester.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel across campus and assist with events as needed.
- Dependable and able to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
Additional Posting Information:
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic background or strong interest in health, wellness, well-being, public health, recreation, communications, or a related field.
- Experience creating content for social media platforms.
- Interest in employee well-being programming and event planning.
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.
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:
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.
