Multimedia Assistant - iE

Working Title

Working Title: Multimedia Assistant - iE

State Role

Title:

Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part‑Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Communications and Marketing

Department: 100242 - University Communications

Pay Band:

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant‑funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 03/23/2026

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.

Purpose or role of the position within the department (brief summary of position):
We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills (both verbal and written) who has the desire to stay up-to-date with ever-evolving social media trends and is eager to bring new ideas to the JMU social accounts while staying true to the JMU brand.

This position is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. This position will work 10 hours/week with a mix of office hours and as needed for event coverage.

A digital portfolio, or links to examples of the applicant’s work, is REQUIRED.

• We are looking for motivated SMAD or SADAH majors or minors, or any other students with a passion for graphic design and multimedia creation, to fill these positions, so long as they have a baseline proficiency with the technical aspects of creating digital content, as well as developing a digital audience. Other majors are welcome to apply. Applicants must be full‑time James Madison University students for the entire 2025‑2026 academic year.
• Applicants must be proficient in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro). They should show advanced initiative, self‑discipline, excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Other design proficiencies (i.e., illustration, motion graphics, etc.) are valued but not required.

• Create content packages that meets brand and quality standards
• Execute content strategies that leverage branded assets
• Build proficiency with content production/organization systems
• Develop confidence in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders

Students must be degree‑seeking students, enrolled on at least a half‑time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5…