Graduate Assistant - Substance Education Programs

Graduate Assistant
- Substance Education Programs

Working Title:

Graduate Assistant
- Substance Education Programs

State Role

Title:

Graduate Assistant

Position Type:
Graduate Assistant

Position Status:
Part-Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division:
Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300171 - Student Accountability & Restorative Prac

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate:
Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,301

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? N/A

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

Beginning Review Date: 07/08/2026

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:

The Graduate Assistant – Substance Education Programs is a graduate student in the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices who reports to the Coordinator of Educational Programs and directly supervises one undergraduate student in the Student Case Administrator role. As a part of this role, the Graduate Assistant conducts one-on-one Individual Accountability Case Reviews for students who are alleged to have violated university policy, determines responsibility, and if applicable assigns outcomes.

This Graduate Assistant also facilitates an educational program, Calling the Shots, that typically requires evening commitments 1-2 days per week. The individual in this role also participates in staff training, professional development opportunities, outreach opportunities, supporting our educational programs, and collaborates in the recruitment of volunteers. Compensation for this position includes a stipend and tuition coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a commitment to OSARP, its mission and its outcomes, as well as to the University, community, and Student Affairs values. Participate as an active member of the administrative staff in OSARP, including attendance at weekly staff meetings & bi-semesterly All Staff meetings, participation in staff training and maintaining approximately 20 hours of work per week. Hear cases for students alleged to have violated JMU policies;

weigh evidence to determine if policy was violated and, if applicable, assign appropriate educational outcomes. Actively participate in weekly meetings pertaining to hearing cases. Help coordinate administrative processes for investigations and/or cases, as needed, in collaboration with full-time staff. Share in responsibility with other Graduate Student staff to provide in-office coverage for these processes, which typically occur in the evening.

Coordinate and facilitate educational programming, occasionally in the evening, including substance education programs and other sanctioned program workshops as needed.

- Primary facilitator for the Calling the Shots educational workshop.

- Oversee the review of content submissions for virtual, asynchronous programs such as By the Numbers. Assist in researching and improving Substance Education Programs including:

- Designing resources for educational programs and trainings.

- Researching best practices in substance education.

- Researching trends in substance use and related legal and social matters. Train and supervise an undergraduate Student Case Administrator for the current year by conducting one-on-one meetings, on-going evaluation, and a formal evaluation each semester. In conjunction with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Assistant for Personal Success Programs, recruit and select the undergraduate Student Case Administrator for Substance Education Programs for the upcoming year.

Assist with office assessment projects, as applicable. Assess professional progress and receive feedback through weekly meetings with supervisor and semesterly meetings with the Director of OSARP. Participate in the evaluation process, including the development of a learning contract and semesterly evaluations. In conjunction with staff, help with OSARP outreach events as needed. Provide quality customer service to students, parents, staff, faculty, police, and other constituents.

Maintain confidentiality and other legal requirements, including but not limited to:

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