Peer Learning Assistant - FWS

Working Title: Peer Learning Assistant – FWS

State Role

Title:

Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300116 – Dean of Students

Pay Rate: Hourly – $12.77

Opening Date: Feb 19 2026

Closing Date: Mar 13 2026

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

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.

Learning Success Strategies Peer Learning Assistants provide individualized appointments with students to offer coaching on Time Management, Study Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Note Taking, Test Taking, and other learning and life skills for success in college and beyond.

• Track and review hours with the supervisor to ensure that the expectation of 10 hours/week is met
• Collaborate with the supervisor and the LSS Graduate Assistant to complete training
• Build rapport and be able to provide direct research-based learning strategies coaching to JMU students
• Develop knowledge of learning success strategies personally and be willing to share them with the team
• Update resources and handouts related to learning success strategies
• Participate in LSS presentations to campus groups as requested
• Maintain and assist with gathering LSS data by the appropriate and accurate use of databases, Teams folders, surveys, administration, and Learning and Study Skills Inventory (LASSI) administration
• Participate as a member of the LSS team for support and collaboration within the Dean of Students Office
• Attend LSS staff trainings as planned (Usually 2-3 days in August, occasionally 1 day in January, and weekly team meetings).

• Demonstrated academic/learning success in college
• Demonstrated Time-Management and Organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and share specific research-based strategies, and also to share with other students what has worked well for you in college

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

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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: .

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at  or disability-svcs. 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.