Presidential Engagement Fellows Program

Working Title:
James Madison University Presidential Engagement Fellows Program

State Role

Title:

Wage

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: Office of the President Unit

Department: 100184 - President's Office

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $14,813 stipend to be paid out over 10 months

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: 03/23/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

JMU offers several perks to all employees including:

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC):
  Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks:
  The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings:
  The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

The Office of the President is pleased to announce recruitment for the  Presidential Engagement Fellows Program. The Presidential Engagement Fellows Program is a 10-month fellowship focused on leadership development for recent JMU graduates (undergraduate or graduate). Fellows receive a stipend of $14,813 to be paid out over 10 months and an additional housing stipend of $500 a month.

Fellows are placed within JMU offices where they contribute to projects and programs critical to the university's mission, vision and values.

Key program details below:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Recent JMU graduates (undergraduate or graduate)
• Must be within one year of graduation (graduation date of May 2025, December 2025, or May 2026)
• Fellows work an average of 29 hours per week in their placement office
• Fellows participate as a cohort in weekly professional development sessions

Available Positions Include:

• Office of the President
• The Office of Creative Propulsion
• The Office of Economic Community Development
• The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
• The Center for Global Engagement
• The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS)
• The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement
• Constituent Engagement (Philanthropy and Engagement)
• Valley Scholars

• 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 variety 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.

Required:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be within one year of graduation (graduation date of May 2025, December 2025 or May 2026)

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