The Student-Athlete Development (Dukes Lead) team at James Madison University is seeking candidates for one graduate assistant. This position is contracted for the 2026-27 academic year, with the ability to extend the contract through the 2027-28 academic year. The Graduate Assistant for Student-Athlete Development will play a key role in program delivery, operations, and supporting the evolving needs of JMU student-athletes. • Support programming for student-athletes in alignment with the office’s core values of Equip, Engage, & Empower with a particular emphasis on career readiness, community service, human development, and leadership enhancement. • Proactively connect and engage with campus departments, organizations, faculty, and staff to facilitate a positive working relationship, implement relevant programming, and create leadership opportunities for student-athletes. • Provide personalized education to student-athletes in groups and one-on-one settings as it pertains to their career interests. • Monitor and document community service requests, activities, and student-athlete engagement. • Support student-athlete leaders in their facilitation of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This includes recruiting student-athlete leaders, providing strategic direction for the organization, and supporting event planning functions. • Assist with JMU Student-Athlete Development storytelling, including, but not limited to, website communication, social media strategy, and marketing designs. • Research industry tools, programming, and practices to best support student-athletes. • Coordinate student-athlete nominations/applications for applicable scholarships, awards, and experiential learning opportunities.