GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)

Working Title : GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)

State Role Title : Education Support Specialist II

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

Position Status : Part-Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt : Eligible for Overtime

College / Division : Access and Enrollment

Department : 520120 - GEAR UP Staunton

Pay Rate : Hourly

Specify Range or Amount : $20.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date : 08 / 20 / 2025

About JMU :

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. 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.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

General Information :

James Madison University is proud to partner with GEAR UP to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. As a part-time GEAR UP Advisor, you'll play a vital role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' lives while gaining meaningful experience in college access and success initiatives

The position reports to the Director of GEAR UP. It supports the strategic vision and the mission of Enrollment Management and Outreach. GEAR UP serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Public School District, starting in middle school and following the cohort through their first year of post-secondary education. GEAR UP aims to increase the rate at which high-poverty participants complete secondary education. The grant will serve the district for a period of seven years.

The GEAR UP advisor works directly with students, assisting them with academic class scheduling, implementing workshops, and providing support for college applications, career research, and financial aid. The advisor also works with the Director and the Parent Liaison in data reporting to the US Department of Education. The GEAR UP Advisor will also work with students who are truant or have dropped out of school and have not yet started post-secondary enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Qualifications : Required :

Additional Considerations :

Additional Posting Information :

Conditions of Employment :

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice : After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement :

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 : (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation :

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.