Job Description
Program Advisers (PAs) are students who manage and assist in our Resource Center, which provides hall staff with an abundance of decor, crafts, rentable items, and more for their residents. They have the opportunity to host craft events in our Resource Center and participate in the Weeks of Welcome events in the fall semester.
PAs assist all JMU Resident Advisers (RAs) with programming, motivation, and publicity by creating the bulletin board programming in our Residence Halls that follows our ResLife Educational Plan.
Priority PA Timeline
- Application Opens:
- November 14, 2025
- Application Closes:
- December 5, 2025
- Due by 11:59 P.M.
- Interviews Occur (in-person/virtual):
- December 8 – 16, 2025
- Selection Decisions Sent to Candidates:
- December 18, 2025
- Decisions due back through StarRez:
- January 22, 2026
- Due by 11:59 P.M.
Regular PA Timeline
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Application Opens:
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January 26, 2026
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Application Closes:
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February 13, 2026
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Due by 11:59 P.M.
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- Interviews Occur (in-person/virtual):
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February 16 – 27, 2026
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Selection Decisions Sent to Candidates:
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March 2, 2026
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Decisions due back through StarRez:
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March 23, 2026
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Due by 11:59 P.M.
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Mandatory Staff Events
If you have a conflict with any of the events below, you MUST work with your supervisor to obtain an exception/approval to miss an event.
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Staff Kick-Off:
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Festival Ballroom
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PA Training:
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August 17 – 20, 2026; Tentatively
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Visit the Village (ResLife Hosted Event)
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2026 Dates TBD
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Program Adviser Benefits
- Starting pay:
- $12.50/hour
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Flexible hours/schedule:
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You are a student first! - We work with your class schedule
- Up to 20 Hours a week
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- Lifelong Skills:
- Leadership skills
- Opportunity to facilitate a ProjectConnect group to help students find a sense of belonging at JMU
- Creativity
- Team Building
- And more!
Office of Residence Life
