Working Title: Executive Assistant - Marketing & Strategic Communications

State Role Title: General Administration Supervisor II/Coordinator II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Marketing and Strategic Communications

Department: 100806 VP Marketing and Strategic Communications

Pay Band: 5

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $58,000 - $63,000 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 04/24/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

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• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
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• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

The Division of Marketing and Strategic Communications is currently seeking applicants for a full-time executive assistant position. This position will support the Vice President and will be the first point of contact for visitors to the division. The Division of Marketing and Strategic Communications includes University Communications and University Marketing and Branding at James Madison University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Support to the Vice President:

• Manages the administrative functions of the Vice President including calendar management and scheduling, planning meetings, and making travel arrangements as needed.
• Plans and coordinates meetings and other activities involving various on and off-campus groups.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence for distribution.
• Assists with the development and distribution of presentation materials for the Board of Visitors, academic and administrative groups, divisional meetings, and other events as needed.

Provides Fiscal Support for the Vice President:

• Manages budgets for the Division of Marketing & Strategic Communications and develops budget tracking spreadsheets.
• Processes and coordinates efforts for annual updates of signature sheets, budget access, and annual reports.
• Submits work orders and motor pool requests for the Division of Marketing & Strategic Communications, as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of university budget policies and procedures, including purchase requisitions, travel authorizations, monthly budget reconciliations, and other reimbursements.

Provides Internal and External Communication:

• Distributes information on various events to departments within the respective divisions and elsewhere on campus as directed.
• Serves as contact to internal and external constituents, including the Board of Visitors, university officials, peer institutions, and other organizations.
• Disseminate information timely to ensure departments within the respective divisions are well informed.
• Updates and maintains the Vice President's websites as needed.

Provides Administrative Support for Recruitment & Hiring within Marketing & Strategic Communications:

• Serves as the administrative lead for staff hiring within the Division of Marketing & Strategic Communications
• Schedules interviews, assembles interview packets (recruitment materials and interview questions), and reserves interview space as needed.
• Completes ePAR entry for new hires and other personnel actions.
• Submits wage employee timesheets.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Extensive experience in an executive-level office environment
• Knowledge of effective office management practices
• Extensive experience with a wide variety of technology including Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Canvas, etc.
• Fiscal experience including budget development and reconciliation
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to set priorities and manage simultaneous projects
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.