JMU Athletics Ticket Office Student Assistant- IE

• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Student Employment
• Institutional Employment
• Opening on:
  Aug 17 2026
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• 300056 - Ticket Office

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JMU Athletics Ticket Office Student Assistant- IE
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Institutional Employment Position Type: Institutional Employment Position Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics Department: 300056 - Ticket Office Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Hourly Specify Range or Amount: $12.77 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 About JMU
Beginning Review Date: Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
General Information The JMU Athletic Ticket Office is seeking motivated and reliable student assistants to join our team. As a student assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to patrons in person, over the phone, and via email. Responsibilities include processing ticket sales for both phone and in-person transactions, assisting with game day event operations, and performing end-of-day balancing and reconciliation of cash drawers.

You will also stay informed on all policies, events, and schedules to ensure efficient and accurate service. Additional duties include supporting crowd control, ticket sellers, and general operations, as well as facilitating pass gate operations for various admissions and complimentary passes. This position requires availability to work during ticketed events, including most home football games, and the ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons in person, on the phone, and via email.
• Process phone and window sales as well as game day event sales.
• End-of-day balancing of cash drawer, settlement, and reconciliation as they apply.
• Perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Stay informed and up-to-date on all policy, games, and events.
• Facilitate pass gate operations including player pass, complimentary admission, visiting team, will call, etc. as they apply.
• Assist with crowd control, ticket seller support, and general operation as needed.
• Must be available to work ticketed events (including most home football games), as needed.

Qualifications

• Be a current, enrolled student at James Madison University
• Candidates must be highly motivated, energetic and be able to manage a work schedule that includes nights and weekend work
• Must possess strong customer service skills
• Prior cash handling, credit card handling experience a plus
• Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required

Additional Posting Information
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.
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