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Event Planning/Communications Intern - IE	Harrisonburg
JMU’s Office of Economic & Community Development discovers partnership opportunities, develops connections, and activates networks with resources and creativity to promote economic and community vitality. Located off-campus in Harrisonburg, we foster collaborations that advance the talent pipeline and community quality of life. The Valley Internship Experience Workgroup (VIEW) initiative is part of a state-wide effort to expand student internships and other work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with Virginia employers. The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) facilitates the readiness of students, employers, and institutions of higher education to participate in internship and work-based learning. The VIEW is working to create pathways to professions in the Shenandoah Valley (GO Virginia Region 8).
Power Plant Operator / Mechanic	Harrisonburg
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Power Plant Operator / Mechanic. Applicants must be available to work all shifts.
Honors Media Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Honors College is seeking an engaged student employee to assist with communications and content creation. This role will be involved in producing social media posts and newsletter content, taking photos, covering various events, and creating other content as needed. The Student Media Assistant will serve as part of the Honors College media team and will report to the Communications and Events Coordinator. Typical work hours will fall within usual business hours, though some flexibility may be needed for additional event coverage. Attachments or links to relevant work samples are required as part of this application.
JMU Athletics Ticket Office Student Assistant  - IE	Harrisonburg
The JMU Athletics Ticket Office is seeking motivated and reliable student assistants to join our team. As a student assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to patrons in person, over the phone, and via email. Responsibilities include processing ticket sales for both phone and in-person transactions, assisting with game day event operations, and performing end-of-day balancing and reconciliation of cash drawers. You will also stay informed on all policies, events, and schedules to ensure efficient and accurate service. Additional duties include supporting crowd control, ticket sellers, and general operations, as well as facilitating pass gate operations for various admissions and complimentary passes. This position requires availability to work during ticketed events, including most home football games, and the ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately.
Student Assistant for PR & Marketing - IE	Harrisonburg
Student assistant for PR & marketing for the office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Social Media & Content Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Centennial Scholars Program (CSP) is committed to increasing access to higher education for talented first-generation Pell grant-eligible students from the Commonwealth of Virginia. We provide academic resources, connect students to campus programs, facilitate a successful transition to college, and support students’ success while they earn a college degree. The Social Media & Content Student Assistant supports First-Generation Programs by creating and sharing content that promotes events, celebrates first-gen stories, and increases awareness of departmental initiatives. This role is responsible for managing digital platforms, designing promotional materials, maintaining the departmental website, and supporting outreach efforts. Ideal candidates will be creative, detail-oriented, and excited about amplifying the voices of first-generation students at JMU. Multiple positions are available. Occasional weekend hours may be required to support university events.
Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track in Assessment & Measurement	Harrisonburg	4 Jan 2026
The Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) and the Department of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor position in Assessment & Measurement. This position is a year-round (12-month) appointment. The role will contribute to campus assessment activities and to the Assessment and Measurement PhD program, which is dedicated to preparing professionals in assessment and measurement. CARS integrates assessment, educational research, and graduate student training. CARS faculty work with interdisciplinary teams of JMU faculty and staff on a variety of projects related to the assessment and improvement of learning and developmental outcomes of university students. CARS faculty consult with campus programs on all phases of the assessment cycle, including the development of assessments and assessment plans, assist with the analysis of data and reporting of results, and provide guidance in the use of results for learning improvement. JMU is committed to student outcomes assessment and provides a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment practices. JMU has received an unprecedented twelve national awards for student learning outcomes assessment practice. The Assessment & Measurement PhD program integrates strong training in measurement theory and quantitative methods, applied assessment skills and experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to influence assessment practice and policies. The doctoral program is housed with other nationally recognized graduate programs in the Department of Graduate Psychology. CARS faculty members teach courses in assessment, measurement, or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The faculty has established an outstanding record of research productivity.
Administrative Assistant - Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education in the College of Education	Harrisonburg
The James Madison University College of Education seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education (MSME) department. This position provides administrative and clerical support for the department, Academic Unit Head, faculty, and students.
OAG Student Proofreader - IE	Harrisonburg
Do you love punctuation, spelling and grammar? Enjoy catching mistakes and making sure they get fixed? The Office of Annual Giving (OAG) is seeking an eagle-eyed typo tamer to join our team. As a Student Proofreader, you'll primarily review our mass communication with alumni, families, students and donors — email and text messages, print pieces and advertising — to ensure it’s spotless. This position will be part of a team of student employees who engage with the JMU community and support university initiatives by talking with people on the phone, handwriting thank-you notes, texting congratulations, etc. The Student Proofreader must be detail-focused, able to manage multiple projects at once on a deadline, and team-oriented. They must be passionate about JMU and eager to make a positive impact. Student Proofreader is expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, 9 hours total. Work will be at the Leeolou Alumni Center. The position starts as soon as possible, with the possibility of working through the calendar year.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Applied Biotechnology	Harrisonburg
We invite applications for a tenure-track or renewable term appointment position in Applied Biotechnology, at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin August 2026. Exceptional candidates may also be considered for the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will primarily support the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) Applied Biotechnology concentration and work cooperatively across the School of Integrated Sciences (SIS). Other undergraduate programs in the school include Geography and Intelligence Analysis. The ISAT Program is an ABET-accredited, multidisciplinary, applied science program with roughly 300 undergraduate students and an international Master’s Program focused on environmental management and sustainability. ISAT also contributes to the cross-college JMU B.S. in Biotechnology Program, in partnership with the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry. ISAT graduates are versatile problem-solvers who apply the principles of STEM and systems thinking to design and actualize socially responsible solutions to complex issues. Students declare concentrations in one of six areas: Applied Biotechnology, Applied Computing, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems, or Public Interest Technology & Science. Faculty share a commitment to true integration and leveraging their unique strengths for impactful and socially engaged STEM education and scholarship. For more information about SIS and its undergraduate and graduate programs, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/sis/
Student Employment Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Student Employment Student Assistant will assist the Student Employment Team in day-to-day operations.
OAG Student Engagement Specialist - IE	Harrisonburg
The Office of Annual Giving (OAG) is seeking outstanding students to join our office team. Our mission is to connect donors, parents, students, and alumni with the university they love! As a Student Engagement Specialist, you'll utilize a variety of communication channels, including phone, text, email, video, and print, to engage with our community and support university initiatives. Student Engagement Specialists must be good listeners, team-oriented, have great phone voice clarity, and be comfortable speaking on the phone. They must be passionate about JMU and eager to make a positive impact. Student Engagement Specialists, in collaboration with Annual Giving staff, will support and engage with student organizations on projects to promote values and goals that align with current students at JMU. Student Engagement Specialists are expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, 9 hours total. Work will be at the Leeolou Alumni Center. Students may need to move around campus as needed. The position starts when regular classes begin January 2026, with the possibility of working through the calendar year.
Licensed Psychologist	Harrisonburg
The Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic that has been providing services to children and families from birth to 21 years of age for more than 40 years. The CDC is a grant funded program through the VA Department of Health. The clinic addresses concerns regarding education, behavior, health, emotions, development, and the parent-child relationship. We serve a broad range of clients that include foster children and high-risk families. Our primary goal is to ensure children receive the support and evaluation services needed to help them maximize their potential. The clinic’s hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - Nightshift	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the night shift. The shift is Tuesday - Saturday, from 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. This position requires overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.
Senior Housekeeping Team Leader	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. This position requires overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.

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Position	Location	Closes
Event Planning/Communications Intern - IE	Harrisonburg
JMU’s Office of Economic & Community Development discovers partnership opportunities, develops connections, and activates networks with resources and creativity to promote economic and community vitality. Located off-campus in Harrisonburg, we foster collaborations that advance the talent pipeline and community quality of life. The Valley Internship Experience Workgroup (VIEW) initiative is part of a state-wide effort to expand student internships and other work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with Virginia employers. The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) facilitates the readiness of students, employers, and institutions of higher education to participate in internship and work-based learning. The VIEW is working to create pathways to professions in the Shenandoah Valley (GO Virginia Region 8).
Power Plant Operator / Mechanic	Harrisonburg
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Power Plant Operator / Mechanic. Applicants must be available to work all shifts.
Honors Media Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Honors College is seeking an engaged student employee to assist with communications and content creation. This role will be involved in producing social media posts and newsletter content, taking photos, covering various events, and creating other content as needed. The Student Media Assistant will serve as part of the Honors College media team and will report to the Communications and Events Coordinator. Typical work hours will fall within usual business hours, though some flexibility may be needed for additional event coverage. Attachments or links to relevant work samples are required as part of this application.
JMU Athletics Ticket Office Student Assistant  - IE	Harrisonburg
The JMU Athletics Ticket Office is seeking motivated and reliable student assistants to join our team. As a student assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to patrons in person, over the phone, and via email. Responsibilities include processing ticket sales for both phone and in-person transactions, assisting with game day event operations, and performing end-of-day balancing and reconciliation of cash drawers. You will also stay informed on all policies, events, and schedules to ensure efficient and accurate service. Additional duties include supporting crowd control, ticket sellers, and general operations, as well as facilitating pass gate operations for various admissions and complimentary passes. This position requires availability to work during ticketed events, including most home football games, and the ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately.
Student Assistant for PR & Marketing - IE	Harrisonburg
Student assistant for PR & marketing for the office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Social Media & Content Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Centennial Scholars Program (CSP) is committed to increasing access to higher education for talented first-generation Pell grant-eligible students from the Commonwealth of Virginia. We provide academic resources, connect students to campus programs, facilitate a successful transition to college, and support students’ success while they earn a college degree. The Social Media & Content Student Assistant supports First-Generation Programs by creating and sharing content that promotes events, celebrates first-gen stories, and increases awareness of departmental initiatives. This role is responsible for managing digital platforms, designing promotional materials, maintaining the departmental website, and supporting outreach efforts. Ideal candidates will be creative, detail-oriented, and excited about amplifying the voices of first-generation students at JMU. Multiple positions are available. Occasional weekend hours may be required to support university events.
Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track in Assessment & Measurement	Harrisonburg	4 Jan 2026
The Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) and the Department of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor position in Assessment & Measurement. This position is a year-round (12-month) appointment. The role will contribute to campus assessment activities and to the Assessment and Measurement PhD program, which is dedicated to preparing professionals in assessment and measurement. CARS integrates assessment, educational research, and graduate student training. CARS faculty work with interdisciplinary teams of JMU faculty and staff on a variety of projects related to the assessment and improvement of learning and developmental outcomes of university students. CARS faculty consult with campus programs on all phases of the assessment cycle, including the development of assessments and assessment plans, assist with the analysis of data and reporting of results, and provide guidance in the use of results for learning improvement. JMU is committed to student outcomes assessment and provides a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment practices. JMU has received an unprecedented twelve national awards for student learning outcomes assessment practice. The Assessment & Measurement PhD program integrates strong training in measurement theory and quantitative methods, applied assessment skills and experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to influence assessment practice and policies. The doctoral program is housed with other nationally recognized graduate programs in the Department of Graduate Psychology. CARS faculty members teach courses in assessment, measurement, or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The faculty has established an outstanding record of research productivity.
Administrative Assistant - Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education in the College of Education	Harrisonburg
The James Madison University College of Education seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education (MSME) department. This position provides administrative and clerical support for the department, Academic Unit Head, faculty, and students.
OAG Student Proofreader - IE	Harrisonburg
Do you love punctuation, spelling and grammar? Enjoy catching mistakes and making sure they get fixed? The Office of Annual Giving (OAG) is seeking an eagle-eyed typo tamer to join our team. As a Student Proofreader, you'll primarily review our mass communication with alumni, families, students and donors — email and text messages, print pieces and advertising — to ensure it’s spotless. This position will be part of a team of student employees who engage with the JMU community and support university initiatives by talking with people on the phone, handwriting thank-you notes, texting congratulations, etc. The Student Proofreader must be detail-focused, able to manage multiple projects at once on a deadline, and team-oriented. They must be passionate about JMU and eager to make a positive impact. Student Proofreader is expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, 9 hours total. Work will be at the Leeolou Alumni Center. The position starts as soon as possible, with the possibility of working through the calendar year.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Applied Biotechnology	Harrisonburg
We invite applications for a tenure-track or renewable term appointment position in Applied Biotechnology, at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin August 2026. Exceptional candidates may also be considered for the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will primarily support the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) Applied Biotechnology concentration and work cooperatively across the School of Integrated Sciences (SIS). Other undergraduate programs in the school include Geography and Intelligence Analysis. The ISAT Program is an ABET-accredited, multidisciplinary, applied science program with roughly 300 undergraduate students and an international Master’s Program focused on environmental management and sustainability. ISAT also contributes to the cross-college JMU B.S. in Biotechnology Program, in partnership with the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry. ISAT graduates are versatile problem-solvers who apply the principles of STEM and systems thinking to design and actualize socially responsible solutions to complex issues. Students declare concentrations in one of six areas: Applied Biotechnology, Applied Computing, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems, or Public Interest Technology & Science. Faculty share a commitment to true integration and leveraging their unique strengths for impactful and socially engaged STEM education and scholarship. For more information about SIS and its undergraduate and graduate programs, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/sis/
Student Employment Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Student Employment Student Assistant will assist the Student Employment Team in day-to-day operations.
OAG Student Engagement Specialist - IE	Harrisonburg
The Office of Annual Giving (OAG) is seeking outstanding students to join our office team. Our mission is to connect donors, parents, students, and alumni with the university they love! As a Student Engagement Specialist, you'll utilize a variety of communication channels, including phone, text, email, video, and print, to engage with our community and support university initiatives. Student Engagement Specialists must be good listeners, team-oriented, have great phone voice clarity, and be comfortable speaking on the phone. They must be passionate about JMU and eager to make a positive impact. Student Engagement Specialists, in collaboration with Annual Giving staff, will support and engage with student organizations on projects to promote values and goals that align with current students at JMU. Student Engagement Specialists are expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, 9 hours total. Work will be at the Leeolou Alumni Center. Students may need to move around campus as needed. The position starts when regular classes begin January 2026, with the possibility of working through the calendar year.
Licensed Psychologist	Harrisonburg
The Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic that has been providing services to children and families from birth to 21 years of age for more than 40 years. The CDC is a grant funded program through the VA Department of Health. The clinic addresses concerns regarding education, behavior, health, emotions, development, and the parent-child relationship. We serve a broad range of clients that include foster children and high-risk families. Our primary goal is to ensure children receive the support and evaluation services needed to help them maximize their potential. The clinic’s hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - Nightshift	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the night shift. The shift is Tuesday - Saturday, from 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. This position requires overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.
Senior Housekeeping Team Leader	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. This position requires overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule.

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