Better Conversations Facilitation Fellow - Harrisonburg, United States - James Madison University

James Madison University
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Working Title:
Better Conversations Facilitation Fellow - IE


State Role Title:
Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study


Position Type:
Institutional Employment


Position Status:
Part-Time


College/Division:
Office of the President Unit


Department:
JMU Center for Civic Engagement


Pay Rate:
Hourly


Beginning Review Date:


Specify Range or Amount:
$13.00


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


About JMU:


Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C.

and Richmond, VA.

With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.


General Information:


The Better Conversations Facilitation Fellow will join a cohort of students leading the Madison Center for Civic Engagement's groundbreaking new campus-wide dialogue and deliberation program for all new first year and transfer students.

Fellows will be responsible for facilitating/moderating deliberative dialogues for students throughout the fall semester and the beginning of the spring semester.

In addition, Fellows will learn the skills of facilitation, participate in weekly debrief sessions and ongoing program assessments, and support the Center's other deliberation and dialogue programs.

This is an opportunity for students interested in community problem solving, conflict mediation, dialogue, and deliberation and facilitation to develop a robust skillset in these areas while providing meaningful opportunities to peers.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Participate in ongoing facilitation training offered through the Madison Center for Civic Engagement and its partners.
  • Facilitate/moderate 24 deliberative forums per week for 1112 weeks during the fall semester and for 23 weeks in the spring semester.
  • Provide ongoing assessments on student deliberation outcomes.
  • Assist Madison Center staff in refining deliberation materials and programming in this area.
  • Provide administrative support for the deliberative forums during fall semester.
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:


  • Junior, senior, or graduate student standing with a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to nonpartisanship while representing the Madison Center

Conditions of Employment:


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

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

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.


Additional Posting Information:


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.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for

Equal Opportunity:

Reasonable Accommodation:


Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

**Equal Opportunity Employer
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