Madison Community Scholars, Operations & Event Support - FWS

Working Title: Madison Community Scholars, Operations & Event Support - 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: 100597 - Community Engagement and Volunteer Center

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $14.50

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

Beginning Review Date: 07/01/2026

While each community organization will define the responsibilities of their specific role, duties within this category typically include:

• Administrative assistance (e.g., monitoring email inboxes, answering phone calls, managing reservation requests and event registration forms, etc.)
• Schedule and resource coordination (e.g., following-up on appointments, securing appropriate resources for events, identifying local places where you can post flyers, etc.)
• Management of various rosters and contact lists to ensure accurate data entry
• Provide logistical support for events and workshops that are hosted by the organization
• Assist with scheduling and calendar management to ensure projects and programs are completed
• Evaluate programming and provide feedback to assist with future logistical details to help support the organization
• Representing your organization at an event (for example, setting up and managing a booth at a local fair)
• Regularly managing timesheets (time is captured through an online platform – Time Clock Plus – and submitted twice a month)
• Consistently participating in on-campus, in-person workshops:
  • Fall Semester 2026 weekly workshops for NEW MCS students:
    Fridays from 11:30 AM‑12:30 PM or 12:45‑1:45 PM
  • Spring Semester 2027 bi‑weekly workshops for all MCS students: (Tentatively Tuesdays 4‑5 PM, Wednesdays 4:15‑5:15 PM, Fridays 11:30 AM‑12:30 PM, and 2‑3 PM, but they will be finalized by end of Fall semester)
• Attending one semesterly one‑on‑one meeting with your CEVC MCS advisor, to be scheduled midway through each semester
• Participating in one semesterly MCS Community Day (typically mid‑semester on Fridays midday for approximately 2.5 hours)
• Engaging in two semesterly campus or community educational programs (list of options to choose from provided on Canvas)
• Committing to work consistently scheduled 6 or more hours per week for the full academic year (excluding academic breaks)

• Education & Childcare Support
• Environment & Sustainability Support
• Marketing & Social Media Support
• Operations & Event Support

• Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
• Eligible for Federal Work Study via the ’26 – ’27 financial aid package

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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