Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Salary
$13 - $13/hr
Provide one-on-one career guidance to students and alumni regarding resumes, cover letters, and professional profiles. Facilitate career-related workshops and assist with large-scale events like career fairs and networking nights.
Must be a degree-seeking student enrolled at least half-time. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, as no prior career-related knowledge is required.
UCC Career Educator - IE
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Institutional Employment
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Student Life and Involvement
100358 - University Career Center
Pay Rate: Hourly
$12.77
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: 07/20/2026
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 University Career Center’s mission is to Empower students. Cultivate opportunities. Forge partnerships. Launch careers.
We are seeking a Career Educator for an 8-10 hours per week. This position is a Work-Based Learning Experience. Benefits of Becoming a CE.
Career Educators learn, work, and develop professionally through program planning, facilitating small and large group presentations. Career Educators present career related workshops to students through the Health 100 Passport Program and will lead small group presentations.
1 setting to provide career related support and guidance. Career Educators conduct resume and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn and Handshake appointments, and Career Fair Prep appointments.
Career Educators assist with large scale UCC programming such as Career Fairs and other networking events. Career Educators participate in outreach to the campus community through weekly tabling outreach events
Career Educators help connect students to meaningful tools, resources, and opportunities—making a real impact on peers’ confidence and career readiness.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Résumé and cover letter development , Handshake and LinkedIn profiles , Career Fair Prep
Present and facilitate career related workshops through the Health 100 program to large groups of students
Provide constructive feedback and coaching to students on résumés, cover letters, and other professional documents
Practice active listening in one-on-one and group interactions to understand student needs, ask thoughtful follow-up questions, and ensure each student feels heard and supported.
Maintain accurate records of student interactions
Assist with large-scale Career Center events (e.g., career fairs, networking nights, employer panels)
Have an interest in helping JMU students with career and job search through appointments as well as outreach through presentations.
Ability to relate and interact with individuals both one-on-one and in group settings.
Willingness to work in a team setting and build rapport with other CEs and the UCC professional staff.
Demonstrate professional communication when working with supervisors, coworkers and students.
Successful candidates must be eager to learn. No prior knowledge of career or major-related topics is required – we’ll train you!
Provide constructive, audience-appropriate feedback on resumes, cover letters, and career online profiles (Communication).
Design and deliver engaging presentations and workshops on career topics to groups of peers (Communication).
Assess student needs, goals, and circumstances to provide appropriate recommendations, resources, and next steps. (Critical Thinking)
Demonstrate professional work habits by arriving on time, fulfilling assigned responsibilities, and showing initiative (Professionalism).
Collaborate effectively with peers and staff to support Career Center services, programs, and events. (Teamwork)
Use Microsoft Teams and Handshake and other digital tools to support students career development (Technology)
Reflect on personal strengths and areas for growth, setting goals to enhance their professional development (Career & Self-Development).
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
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.
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.
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. 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.
Market context
In Virginia, UCC career educator roles are typically driven by student support needs and campus career services demand. These positions can be competitive because they often favor applicants who are currently enrolled, communicate clearly, and can learn quickly without prior career-specific experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your half-time enrollment status before applying.
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