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IT - Data Collector (Part-Time, Two Positions)
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Harrisonburg
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| JMU Telecommunications is accepting applicants for two part-time IT - Data Collectors. This position is responsible for collecting, validating and documenting connectivity data from network switches, telecom patch panels, and related infrastructure to maintain accurate network and asset records. |
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Utilities Supervisor Senior
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Harrisonburg
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| Facilities Management at JMU currently has an open position for a Utilities Supervisor Senior. This position will organize, manage, supervise and maintain a comprehensive building maintenance program. We are looking for someone that can ensure buildings are serviced and maintained to the highest standard while working directly with building coordinators, customers and contractors. |
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Wage Recycling Worker
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Harrisonburg
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| Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
James Madison University (JMU) is seeking a Wage (part-time) Recycling Worker. This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is continuously growing!
This is a year-round position, with a schedule of Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 1:00 pm. Overtime is required for special events and inclement weather. |
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Trades Utilities Night Supervisor
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Trades Utilities Night Supervisor. This position will oversee and direct a crew of 6 to 10 employees. We are searching for someone that will be able to handle work orders and emergency calls on a nightly basis. |
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Director, SexEdVA
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University is accepting applications for a Director of SexEdVA. This position will oversee three grant-funded projects related to sexuality education and teen pregnancy prevention that comprise SexEdVA: JMU Personal Responsibility Education program (JMUPREP), JMU Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (JMUPREIS) program, and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program (SRAE). The role will also oversee one revenue-funded program, Vision of You.
SexEdVA aims to ensure that young people across Virginia have access to sexual health information that is evidence-based, and medically accurate to make informed decisions regarding their health. SexEdVA seeks to advance health and education by addressing social determinants of health through programming for youth and quality training for the adults who work with them. SexEdVA’s mission is to support adolescent sexual health in Virginia communities through training and technical assistance, curriculum development, research, and advocacy. This is a grant-funded position.
SexEdVA is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is a forward-thinking and dynamic organization that strives to cultivate a shared sense of purpose in building healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive and flourish. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). |
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Director, Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity (JMU Only)
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Harrisonburg
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| The Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity provides leadership for university-wide programs that expand student participation in undergraduate research and creative activity and oversees strategic initiatives including university-wide undergraduate research funding programs, student travel awards, research training, communications and storytelling, assessment, First-Year Research Experiences (FYRE), and institutional reporting.
The Director will lead the establishment and development of JMU's university-wide infrastructure for undergraduate research and creative activity, translating institutional recommendations into a phased, evidence-based implementation plan. This will include the collection and analysis of institutional metrics, development of annual reporting processes, and promotion and visibility undergraduate research internally and externally. The Director will work collaboratively with colleges, departments, faculty mentors, institutional research partners, and external stakeholders in these efforts in advancing JMU's goal of making undergraduate research a distinctive component of the student experience. |
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Customer Service Representative
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Harrisonburg
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| The Customer Service Representative plays a critical role in supporting students, families, and prospective students throughout the financial aid process. This position provides counseling regarding financial aid applications, eligibility requirements, federal regulations, and available aid programs. The representative analyzes student aid information to support accurate awarding of federal and state financial aid, reviews verification documentation, assists with award adjustments, and supports professional judgment processing.
This position also serves as Co-Manager of the Financial Aid departmental mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate communication with students, families, and campus partners. Additionally, the incumbent serves as the backup to the OnBase Lead/Document Manager, supporting document imaging, indexing, retrieval, and staff training. The position represents the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships through presentations, outreach activities, FAFSA completion events, and educational workshops both on and off campus. |
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Peer Counselor Supervisor/Customer Service Representative
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Harrisonburg
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| The Peer Counselor Supervisor/Customer Service Representative provides leadership and operational oversight for Peer Counselors serving at the front counter of the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. This position ensures the delivery of accurate, efficient, and compassionate customer service to students, families, and campus partners while supporting key financial aid operations.
In addition to supervising Peer Counselors, this role coordinates recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management activities for student employees. The position also supports financial aid processing through verification review, professional judgment triage, award adjustments, document management, and loan processing support. The incumbent collaborates with local high schools and the James Madison University (JMU) community to deliver presentations and workshops promoting financial literacy and financial aid awareness. |
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Data Scientist, Student Success Analytics
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Harrisonburg
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| Student Success Analytics (SSA) at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Data Scientist as part of its work toward leveraging data and technology for improving student success and retention. The Data Scientist is an applied analytics and research position focused on transforming student-success data into ethical, actionable evidence for institutional decisions. This position reports to the Director, works on a team within another data scientist and data engineer, and supports the strategic vision to achieve the highest level of data maturity that maximizes success outcomes for all students.
The Data Scientist will help shape the design, collection, and use of data and data analytics to ensure student success and retention. JMU is in the middle of an enterprise-wide system modernization program, and this position has unique opportunities to shape the paths forward for data ethics, data analytics, and the use of data for student success and data-informed decision-making. This position will help lead efforts as the university moves forward in establishing a student success culture informed by data from the Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Learning Management Software (LMS), Student Information System (SIS), and other systems.
The Data Scientist will work closely with Student Affairs, Planning, Analytics, & Institutional Research (PAIR), Information Technology, The Graduate School, the Libraries, and other departments. The person in this position would be joining at an exciting time as efforts are underway to build a knowledge community that develops and enhances expertise around how JMU will work toward a data maturity model that integrates data science into leadership decisions.
This position is telework eligible. |
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Housekeeping Worker - UREC
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Harrisonburg
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| JMU Facilities Management is accepting applications for two full-time Housekeeping Workers in the University Recreation Center (UREC). Hours are Monday – Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays and some rotating on-call responsibilities.
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. |
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Administrative and Work Control Program Support
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Harrisonburg
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| Facilities Management at JMU has an open position for an Administrative and Work Control Program Support. This position will serve as a coordinator & central point of contact in the Work Control department for techs, staff and customers on campus from origination to completion. This position will have the working hours of Monday- Friday 11am-7pm. |
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Program Support Assistant (Part-Time), School of Professional & Continuing Education
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Harrisonburg
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| JMU’s School of Professional & Continuing Education (SPCE) fosters learning across lifespans through transformative education and enrichment. SPCE offers a range of programs, including youth camps, adult degree completion, professional and workforce development, and lifelong learning, as well as partners with academic units across JMU to support a number of online or off-campus degree and certificate programs. This part-time role supports both the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) and Youth Programs within SPCE. The ideal candidate will assist with a variety of programmatic, logistical, and administrative tasks to ensure the success of events, courses, and activities across both programs. |
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Coordinator of Programs & Operations Manager - College of Education External Initiatives
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Harrisonburg
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| The External Initiatives Office within JMU’s College of Education is seeking a qualified and experienced Program and Operations Coordinator to support the successful implementation of multiple, concurrently operating statewide initiatives and Lab School programs.
We are seeking a proactive, collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, values continuous learning, and demonstrates a commitment to high-quality program operations and service. The successful candidate will work with a diverse network of university colleagues, educators, school and division leaders, state and community partners, and other stakeholders to support effective programs and partnerships across the Commonwealth. |
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Integrated Pest Management Lead Technician
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Integrated Pest Management Technician. Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. $1,000 will be paid out after completing six months in the position and the remaining $1,000 will be paid out after completing 12 months in the position. |
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Landscape Specialist (Sports Turf Technician)
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Landscape Specialist (Sports Turf Technician) to help ensure sports turf facilities’ safety, playability, and aesthetics. Previous experience with sports turf is helpful, but not necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and learn valuable skills!
The shift for this position is typically Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required for special events, inclement weather, and alternate schedule during the summer months.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. $1,000 will be paid out after completing six months in the position and the remaining $1,000 will be paid out after completing 12 months in the position. |
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Irrigation Technician
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Harrisonburg
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| 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.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. $1,000 will be paid out after completing six months in the position and the remaining $1,000 will be paid out after completing 12 months in the position. |
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General Maintenance Senior Technician - 1st Shift
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Harrisonburg
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| Facilities Management at JMU is currently accepting applications for a 1st shift General Maintenance Senior Technician. |
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Student Office Assistant - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Sociology and Anthropology, located in Sheldon Hall, seeks an office student assistant to provide general office support for up to 15 hours per week.
Successful applicants would need to have availability to work during the office's regular hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. |
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Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration
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Harrisonburg
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| The School of Music at James Madison University seeks an exceptional and experienced arts administrator and teacher for a full-time, RTA Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in arts management including fundraising, marketing and the production of both traditional and non-traditional artistic experiences. Our new colleague will bring a vision for audience development, community engagement, and innovative strategies aligned with the changing cultural landscape. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of artist faculty who are working together to build and execute a curriculum that is just and responsive to the needs of the next generation of arts administrators and music industry professionals. |
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology - Psychological Research Methodology & Psychology as a Natural Science
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Psychology in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor and with a focus on teaching Psychological Research Methodology and one or more courses in our “Psychology as a Natural Science” core area, to begin August 2027. Our “Psychology as a Natural Science” curriculum content area includes Sensation and Perception Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Learning, and Comparative Animal Behavior. Please see https://catalog.jmu.edu/programs/psychology-ba/#requirementstext for the current curriculum. The new hire will join an enthusiastic pre-tenure cohort, as the department has been expanding and recently welcomed several new colleagues.
CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld. More information about CHBS can be found here: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/index.shtml. |