UCC Career Educator - IE

Working Title: UCC Career Educator - IE

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

Pay Rate: Hourly ($12.77)

Beginning Review Date: 07/20/2026

We are seeking a Career Educator to work 8–10 hours per week as a Work-Based Learning Experience. The role focuses on program planning, facilitating workshops, and providing individual student support through resumes, cover letters, and career fair preparation.

• Meet individually with students and alumni to provide guidance and feedback on résumé and cover letter development, Handshake and Linked In profiles, and career fair preparation.
• Present and facilitate career‑related workshops through the Health 100 program to large groups.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching on professional documents.
• Practice active listening in one‑on‑one and group interactions to ensure students feel heard and supported.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions.
• Assist with large‑scale Career Center events such as career fairs, networking nights, and employer panels.

• Interest in helping JMU students with career and job search through both appointments and outreach presentations.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals one‑on‑one and in group settings.
• Willingness to work in a team and build rapport with other Career Educators and Staff.
• Professional communication skills when working with supervisors, coworkers, and students.
• Eager to learn; prior knowledge of career or major‑related topics not required.

• Provide constructive, audience‑appropriate feedback on resumes, cover letters, and career online profiles.
• Design and deliver engaging presentations and workshops on career topics to peer groups.
• Assess student needs, goals, and circumstances to provide appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrate professional work habits by arriving on time, fulfilling assigned responsibilities, and showing initiative.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and staff to support Career Center services, programs, and events.
• Use Microsoft Teams, Handshake, and other digital tools to support students’ career development.
• Reflect on personal strengths and areas for growth, setting goals to enhance professional development.

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

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.