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Associate Director of Video Services	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Associate Director of Video Services to join the Creative Services team. This position reports to the Director of Video Services. Our team is looking for candidates with strong video skills, a desire to grow in the creative video field, and the ability to find success in a fast-moving environment. Video content will highlight the student-athlete experience at James Madison University and other aspects of 18 varsity sport programs and athletics facilities. An online portfolio is required for consideration.
Arboretum Landscape & Horticulture Aide - IE	Harrisonburg
The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University is accepting applications for JMU students for the position of Arboretum Landscape & Horticulture Student aide. These positions will be under the supervision of the Arboretum Landscape Supervisor for up to, but not exceeding, 15 hours per week between 7am-3pm Monday through Friday.
IIHHS Clinical Billing Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is seeking a student employee to provide administrative support related to clinical billing, building management, and other duties as needed. Training will be provided. Applicants MUST be available to work up to 10-12 hours per week (Monday-Friday), including two evening shifts (Mondays & Wednesdays, up to 7:00 p.m.) and flexible daytime shifts (Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, up to 5:00 p.m.). Applicants MUST be eligible for Federal Work-Study assistance; a cover letter, resume, and financial aid offer letter must be included for applications to be considered.
Administrative Assistant - IT (Part - Time)	Harrisonburg
The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support for the IT Training team within Information Technology. This position serves as a primary point of contact for customers, coordinates training logistics, maintains records and documentation, supports business processes, and assists with daily office operations. The position works closely with trainers, managers, campus partners, and customers to ensure the efficient delivery of training programs and services.
Outcomes Engagement Student Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg
The University Career Center’s mission is to Empower students. Cultivate opportunities. Forge partnerships. Launch careers. We are seeking Outcomes Engagement Student Assistants to help administer the First Destination Survey to recent graduates. This is a temporary, 1 month position from 9/28 to 10/29 working about 10 hours per week.
Research Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg	8 Sep 2026
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. The Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD) is a university-wide, transdisciplinary academic center, located within the Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI). The mission of MCCD is to grow strong, just, and healthy communities through applied research and participatory program evaluation
Health Sciences Student Assistant-FWS	Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Sciences is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented student assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. This a FWS position. The student must be FWS eligible. The student must be able to work 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Student Content Strategist - IE	Harrisonburg	4 Sep 2026
The JMU Event Management Student Content Strategist will support EM by creating and sharing content that promotes events across campus. This position requires candidates to be self-motivating, creative and detail-oriented.
Landscape Worker - Zone	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Specialist – Zone Environmentalist to perform a variety of technical and skilled tasks to maintain safe, functional, and attractive grounds and landscaping. The regular schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule and overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader in the University Recreation Center (UREC) for the day shift. The day shift schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts and rotating on-call duties. UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.
Housekeeping Workers - Nightshift and Evening Shift	Harrisonburg
James Madison University Facilities Management is accepting applications for full-time evening and night shift housekeeping workers. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email as positions become available. Please note: this position is scheduled for evening/night hours; however, candidates must be available to work day shift during the first week training period.
Housekeeping Workers - Dayshift	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for full-time, day-shift housekeeping workers. Overtime may be required at times. Applicants will be contacted by phone or email as positions become available.
Irrigation Technician	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for an Irrigation Technician. The regular schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule and overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Graduation and Degree Progress Specialist	Harrisonburg	27 Aug 2026
The Office of the Registrar at James Madison University invites applications for a Graduation and Degree Progress Specialist. The successful candidate will perform all graduation services and support other areas in the office.
GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)	Harrisonburg
JMU is proud to partner with GEAR UP to serve students and families in Staunton City Schools. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP is a federal grant funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP Staunton serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Schools, starting in middle school and following the cohort two years after high school graduation. As a part-time GEAR UP Advisor, you'll play a vital role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, goal-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college and career access and readiness initiatives. Advisors work closely with the GEAR UP Project Director, Parent Liaison and a team of other Program Advisors as well as student employees. GEAR UP aims to increase high school graduation rates and improve attendance by supporting students and their families in middle school, high school and two years post-high school graduation. GEAR UP Advisors work directly with students by assisting them with selecting and scheduling classes, delivering workshops, providing support in completing college admissions applications, exploring career options and navigating financial aid.
Events and Exhibits Coordinator	Harrisonburg
The James Madison University Libraries seeks applications for a full-time Events and Exhibits Coordinator. To support the delivery of quality programming, events, and exhibits to activate and enliven Libraries physical spaces, this position will coordinate Libraries event and exhibit spaces and related activities or logistics. This position serves as a primary point of contact for Libraries-sponsored events and manages requests to use Libraries spaces from campus and the broader community. The successful candidate will report to the Libraries Director of Facilities Operations and join a team of dedicated professionals supporting effective operations of library spaces and offering centralized support to the broader JMU Libraries organization. As a member of the highly collaborative Libraries Facilities Operations team, this position will participate in cross-training and back-up of critical core responsibilities. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with benefits. Normal work shifts for this position will typically align with regular university business hours, with potential for occasional adjustments to include evening, weekend, or early morning hours. The Libraries welcomes applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and welcoming environments. We are committed to encouraging dialogue, cultivating a sense of belonging, and celebrating a broad range of life experiences and perspectives.
Lifeguard for KIN 100 - IE	Harrisonburg
To provide lifeguard supervision for the swim sections of KIN 100 to ensure the safety of participating students.
Assistant Director, Family Engagement	Harrisonburg
The Office of Family Engagement is responsible for planning and executing programs and projects that strategically engage parents and families of JMU students through institutional support and service. Engagement includes volunteering, event attendance, communication, and giving. The Assistant Director, in collaboration with campus colleagues, will develop and implement leadership annual giving opportunities, college families’ programming and communication initiatives that promote all four aspects of engagement.
EY Suite Front Desk Student Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The EY Suite Front Desk Student Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, prospective students/families, and visitors to the Office of Professional Development and Undergraduate Programs Suite. This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the office while promoting a welcoming and professional environment for both the office and the College of Business Front Desk Student Assistant Office of Professional Development and Undergraduate Programs (EY Suite) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Flexible shifts within this timeframe)
Financial Administrator Senior, Office of Sponsored Programs - Financial Services (JMU Only)	Harrisonburg
In an effort to foster the development of a grant-seeking culture at JMU, the Office of Sponsored Programs-Financial Services (OSP-FS) is searching for a Financial Administrator Senior to perform 'post award' analysis and monitoring functions for sponsored projects, maintaining compliance with university, federal, state regulations in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accounts generally accepted accounting polices and procedures. The Financial Administrator Senior will manage sponsored program awards by analyzing/verifying compliance with applicable regulations and ensure project budgets, indirect cost charges, cost-sharing obligations, and university legal liabilities are meeting established guidelines.

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Position	Location	Closes
Associate Director of Video Services	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Associate Director of Video Services to join the Creative Services team. This position reports to the Director of Video Services. Our team is looking for candidates with strong video skills, a desire to grow in the creative video field, and the ability to find success in a fast-moving environment. Video content will highlight the student-athlete experience at James Madison University and other aspects of 18 varsity sport programs and athletics facilities. An online portfolio is required for consideration.
Arboretum Landscape & Horticulture Aide - IE	Harrisonburg
The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University is accepting applications for JMU students for the position of Arboretum Landscape & Horticulture Student aide. These positions will be under the supervision of the Arboretum Landscape Supervisor for up to, but not exceeding, 15 hours per week between 7am-3pm Monday through Friday.
IIHHS Clinical Billing Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is seeking a student employee to provide administrative support related to clinical billing, building management, and other duties as needed. Training will be provided. Applicants MUST be available to work up to 10-12 hours per week (Monday-Friday), including two evening shifts (Mondays & Wednesdays, up to 7:00 p.m.) and flexible daytime shifts (Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, up to 5:00 p.m.). Applicants MUST be eligible for Federal Work-Study assistance; a cover letter, resume, and financial aid offer letter must be included for applications to be considered.
Administrative Assistant - IT (Part - Time)	Harrisonburg
The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support for the IT Training team within Information Technology. This position serves as a primary point of contact for customers, coordinates training logistics, maintains records and documentation, supports business processes, and assists with daily office operations. The position works closely with trainers, managers, campus partners, and customers to ensure the efficient delivery of training programs and services.
Outcomes Engagement Student Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg
The University Career Center’s mission is to Empower students. Cultivate opportunities. Forge partnerships. Launch careers. We are seeking Outcomes Engagement Student Assistants to help administer the First Destination Survey to recent graduates. This is a temporary, 1 month position from 9/28 to 10/29 working about 10 hours per week.
Research Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg	8 Sep 2026
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. The Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD) is a university-wide, transdisciplinary academic center, located within the Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI). The mission of MCCD is to grow strong, just, and healthy communities through applied research and participatory program evaluation
Health Sciences Student Assistant-FWS	Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Sciences is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented student assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. This a FWS position. The student must be FWS eligible. The student must be able to work 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Student Content Strategist - IE	Harrisonburg	4 Sep 2026
The JMU Event Management Student Content Strategist will support EM by creating and sharing content that promotes events across campus. This position requires candidates to be self-motivating, creative and detail-oriented.
Landscape Worker - Zone	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Specialist – Zone Environmentalist to perform a variety of technical and skilled tasks to maintain safe, functional, and attractive grounds and landscaping. The regular schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule and overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader in the University Recreation Center (UREC) for the day shift. The day shift schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts and rotating on-call duties. UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.
Housekeeping Workers - Nightshift and Evening Shift	Harrisonburg
James Madison University Facilities Management is accepting applications for full-time evening and night shift housekeeping workers. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email as positions become available. Please note: this position is scheduled for evening/night hours; however, candidates must be available to work day shift during the first week training period.
Housekeeping Workers - Dayshift	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for full-time, day-shift housekeeping workers. Overtime may be required at times. Applicants will be contacted by phone or email as positions become available.
Irrigation Technician	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for an Irrigation Technician. The regular schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule and overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Graduation and Degree Progress Specialist	Harrisonburg	27 Aug 2026
The Office of the Registrar at James Madison University invites applications for a Graduation and Degree Progress Specialist. The successful candidate will perform all graduation services and support other areas in the office.
GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)	Harrisonburg
JMU is proud to partner with GEAR UP to serve students and families in Staunton City Schools. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP is a federal grant funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP Staunton serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Schools, starting in middle school and following the cohort two years after high school graduation. As a part-time GEAR UP Advisor, you'll play a vital role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, goal-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college and career access and readiness initiatives. Advisors work closely with the GEAR UP Project Director, Parent Liaison and a team of other Program Advisors as well as student employees. GEAR UP aims to increase high school graduation rates and improve attendance by supporting students and their families in middle school, high school and two years post-high school graduation. GEAR UP Advisors work directly with students by assisting them with selecting and scheduling classes, delivering workshops, providing support in completing college admissions applications, exploring career options and navigating financial aid.
Events and Exhibits Coordinator	Harrisonburg
The James Madison University Libraries seeks applications for a full-time Events and Exhibits Coordinator. To support the delivery of quality programming, events, and exhibits to activate and enliven Libraries physical spaces, this position will coordinate Libraries event and exhibit spaces and related activities or logistics. This position serves as a primary point of contact for Libraries-sponsored events and manages requests to use Libraries spaces from campus and the broader community. The successful candidate will report to the Libraries Director of Facilities Operations and join a team of dedicated professionals supporting effective operations of library spaces and offering centralized support to the broader JMU Libraries organization. As a member of the highly collaborative Libraries Facilities Operations team, this position will participate in cross-training and back-up of critical core responsibilities. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with benefits. Normal work shifts for this position will typically align with regular university business hours, with potential for occasional adjustments to include evening, weekend, or early morning hours. The Libraries welcomes applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and welcoming environments. We are committed to encouraging dialogue, cultivating a sense of belonging, and celebrating a broad range of life experiences and perspectives.
Lifeguard for KIN 100 - IE	Harrisonburg
To provide lifeguard supervision for the swim sections of KIN 100 to ensure the safety of participating students.
Assistant Director, Family Engagement	Harrisonburg
The Office of Family Engagement is responsible for planning and executing programs and projects that strategically engage parents and families of JMU students through institutional support and service. Engagement includes volunteering, event attendance, communication, and giving. The Assistant Director, in collaboration with campus colleagues, will develop and implement leadership annual giving opportunities, college families’ programming and communication initiatives that promote all four aspects of engagement.
EY Suite Front Desk Student Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The EY Suite Front Desk Student Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, prospective students/families, and visitors to the Office of Professional Development and Undergraduate Programs Suite. This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the office while promoting a welcoming and professional environment for both the office and the College of Business Front Desk Student Assistant Office of Professional Development and Undergraduate Programs (EY Suite) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Flexible shifts within this timeframe)
Financial Administrator Senior, Office of Sponsored Programs - Financial Services (JMU Only)	Harrisonburg
In an effort to foster the development of a grant-seeking culture at JMU, the Office of Sponsored Programs-Financial Services (OSP-FS) is searching for a Financial Administrator Senior to perform 'post award' analysis and monitoring functions for sponsored projects, maintaining compliance with university, federal, state regulations in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accounts generally accepted accounting polices and procedures. The Financial Administrator Senior will manage sponsored program awards by analyzing/verifying compliance with applicable regulations and ensure project budgets, indirect cost charges, cost-sharing obligations, and university legal liabilities are meeting established guidelines.

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