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Center for Global Engagement (CGE) Financial Manager	Harrisonburg
The Financial Manager plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) by overseeing all fiscal operations and ensuring sound financial integrity and management across CGE’s units and the JMU Passport Center. This position leads strategic financial planning, ensures compliance with university and state policies, and provides budgetary guidance and management in support of CGE’s programs and initiatives. The Financial Manager supervises the CGE Fiscal Specialist and serves as the managing authority of the JMU Passport Center, maintaining compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations.
HVAC Repair Senior Technician	Harrisonburg
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for an HVAC Repair Senior Technician. This is a day shift position with rotating on-call responsibilities.
Wage Recycling Worker	Harrisonburg
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.
Temporary Administrative Pool	Harrisonburg
James Madison University is accepting applications on a continual basis for the Temporary Administrative Pool. Departments across campus hire from the Temporary Administrative Pool on an “as needed” basis and positions vary depending on departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Educational Talent Search Advisor	Harrisonburg
The position reports to the Director of TRIO Programs and supports the strategic vision and implementation of the area to ensure alignment with Student Affairs and JMU's mission, vision, and values. Talent Search is a federally funded program providing opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Talent Search serves middle school and high school students from low-income families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. Talent Search aims to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education institutions. The Talent Search Advisor partners with campus and community colleagues to identify and assist first-generation income-eligible 6th through 12th grade students who attend local middle and high schools and want to continue with post-secondary education. The advisor will also work with students who have dropped out of school and have not started post-secondary enrollment. The advisor works directly with the students, assisting them with academic class scheduling, implementing workshops, and providing college application, career searches, and financial aid assistance. The advisor also works with the director in data reporting to the US Department of Education.
JMU Police Cadet - IE	Harrisonburg	7 Nov 2025
JMU Police Cadets will patrol campus and work special events to ensure the safety and welfare of the JMU community and all visitors to JMU. All Cadets will be under the direct supervision of a cadet supervisor and program coordinator. Cadets will at times perform their duties with a high degree of independence, exercising considerable judgement, tact, and integrity in the completion of their responsibilities.
Events and Operations Manager, Atlantic Union Bank Center	Harrisonburg
James Madison University, a Division 1 member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for an Events and Operations Manager, Atlantic Union Bank Center (AUBC). The AUBC is the premier event venue for the JMU Campus, community, and region. The venue is the home to JMU men's and women's basketball programs including all home games, University Commencement and programming, along with many other major community events. Under the direction of the Director of the Atlantic Union Bank Center, this position will be responsible for day-to-day management the AUBC, serve as point for major events and will support the Director as a primary part of the JMU Athletic Staff.
Pharmacy Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Pharmacy Assistant will perform tasks that assist the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician with a goal to maximize the efficiency of the pharmacy. Assisting with the sales of over-the-counter products and entering sales information into the electronic inventory and accounting system will be the primary duties.
Accessible Media Graduate Student Employee - IE	Harrisonburg
James Madison University's Office of Disability Services (ODS) is seeking a graduate student to assist in providing accommodations to students registered with ODS with a focus on captioning. Please note, this position is paid an hourly rate and does NOT include a tuition waiver. Exact hours TBD, estimate at this time of 15 hours per week. The graduate student employee will work cooperatively with the Accessible Media program in ODS. The Accessible Media program creates accessible course materials for students registered with ODS, including audio files, accessible Word documents, tactile and described graphics, captioned videos, described videos, and braille materials. The graduate student employee will receive training and ongoing coaching from the Accessible Media staff, as well as training from other ODS programs as needed.
Wage Housekeeping Worker	Harrisonburg
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 accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time Housekeeping Workers. FM Housekeeping offers flexible scheduling/hours, with various shift options. Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week.
Graduate Assistant - John C. Wells Planetarium	Harrisonburg
The Department of Physics & Astronomy seeks a Graduate Assistant for the 2025-26 academic year to provide support for the John C. Wells Planetarium. Assistants will contribute to the overall success of the Planetarium, with primary responsibilities focusing on our public shows. Assistants will work an average of 20 hours per week; night and weekend hours are required. The assistantship dates are from August 10, 2025 to May 9, 2026.
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. JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include: • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave. • 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break. • Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. • A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. • A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
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. JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include: • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave. • 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break. • Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. • A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. • A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Computer Science Student Advisor	Harrisonburg
The Computer Science (CS) Department seeks a highly motivated individual to join us as an undergraduate academic advisor. We offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology. The department values a well-connected student community, prioritizing students both academically and holistically. Advisors hold in-person meetings with students, proactively communicate with students online, offer advising and community building events, and develop resources to foster student success. This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Faculty position. JMU's CS department strives to provide a broad, accessible, and rigorous education to our diverse student body. With small class sizes and emphasis on state-of-the-art pedagogy, we train our graduates to program fluently, think deeply about computational problems, communicate clearly, responsibly practice their craft, and achieve professional success. We foster a sense of shared community with our students, giving them opportunities for leadership through robust TA and student ambassador programs, conducting research with faculty, and assisting with faculty searches. The CS department maintains a collegial work environment and a strong sense of shared mission. We value the success of our colleagues, and pitch in to help each other when needed. We arrive at decisions collaboratively, while encouraging and attending to minority opinions. We recognize and value a broad spectrum of scholarship and service activities. This ranges from conference and journal publications to conducting research in pedagogy, developing software or hardware artifacts, community engagement through computing events, and leadership roles inside and outside the university.
Assistant Professor, Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management	Harrisonburg	11 Aug 2025
The Sport & Recreation Management (SRM) program at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The starting date for the position is Fall, 2025. The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master’s level. We strive to be a leader in impacting the future of global hospitality, sport and recreation. Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.
Oracle HCM Application Manager	Harrisonburg
JMU is in the midst of implementing a very large strategic plan, called Reengineering Madison. Replacing our ERP applications is the last phase of the project and we are excited to offer this position for an Application Manager for the new Oracle ERP Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
Lecturer - Department of Finance and Business Law	Harrisonburg
The Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a renewable term appointment with the rank of Lecturer in Business Law. The appointment begins in fall 2025. This is a full-time benefit-eligible position. The Finance and Business Law Department is staffed by 17 full-time faculty with 14 faculty in finance and 3 in Business Law. The department serves both Finance and Quantitative Finance majors and college business law courses. FIN & BLAW faculty have received numerous awards and recognitions for outstanding teaching, service, and research.
Health Sciences Student Assistant- FWS	Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Sciences is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented student assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will assist faculty and staff in various ways and assist the main office reception desk as needed. The student must be Federal Work Study Eligible and available to work 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Madison Community Scholars, Community Relations & Event Support - FWS	Harrisonburg
Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for a paid position that offers stellar real-world experience and creates a positive social impact? Well, you’ve found it! We’ve got meaningful off-campus opportunities that build your resume, cater to your passion(s), AND contribute positively to the community. NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FULL-TIME JMU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY, AND HAVE A CUMMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 OR HIGHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) is all about building mutually beneficial partnerships between JMU and the community. One big way we do that is through Madison Community Scholars (MCS). MCS students have the unique opportunity of working consistently (6 – 8 hours/week) with a local, off-campus community organization throughout the school year. Participating students are matched with non-profit, school, or government agencies based on their academic interests, experience, passion, and availability. Through their partnerships, MCS students gain exceptional real-world experience, all while enhancing the capacity of local community organizations. In addition to working with a community organization, CEVC hosts ongoing workshops and offers 1:1 mentorship for MCS students throughout the school year. It’s a meaningful way to enhance your professional experience, strengthen your interpersonal and intrapersonal skillset, and contribute to the development of a more caring, just world all while getting PAID! MCS opportunities are organized in four primary categories based on job type: community relations & event support, education & childcare, marketing & social media, and projects & operations. You are welcome to apply to any and all categories! A foundational part of the interview process is getting to know YOU a little bit better to ensure we place you with a community organization and in a community-facing role that complements your experience, interests, and availability.
Madison Community Scholars, Education & Childcare Support - FWS	Harrisonburg
Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for a paid position that offers stellar real-world experience and creates a positive social impact? Well, you’ve found it! We’ve got meaningful off-campus opportunities that build your resume, cater to your passion(s), AND contribute positively to the community. NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FULL-TIME JMU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY, AND HAVE A CUMMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 OR HIGHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) is all about building mutually beneficial partnerships between JMU and the community. One big way we do that is through Madison Community Scholars (MCS). MCS students have the unique opportunity of working consistently (6 – 8 hours/week) with a local, off-campus community organization throughout the school year. Participating students are matched with non-profit, school, or government agencies based on their academic interests, experience, passion, and availability. Through their partnerships, MCS students gain exceptional real-world experience all while enhancing the capacity of local community organizations. In addition to working with a community organization, CEVC hosts ongoing workshops and offers 1:1 mentorship for MCS students throughout the school year. It’s a meaningful way to enhance your professional experience, strengthen your interpersonal and intrapersonal skillset, and contribute to the development of a more caring, just world, all while getting PAID! MCS opportunities are organized in four primary categories based on job type: community relations & event support, education & childcare, marketing & social media, and projects & operations. You are welcome to apply to any and all categories! A foundational part of the interview process is getting to know YOU a little bit better to ensure we place you with a community organization and in a community-facing role that complements your experience, interests, and availability.

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Position	Location	Closes
Center for Global Engagement (CGE) Financial Manager	Harrisonburg
The Financial Manager plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) by overseeing all fiscal operations and ensuring sound financial integrity and management across CGE’s units and the JMU Passport Center. This position leads strategic financial planning, ensures compliance with university and state policies, and provides budgetary guidance and management in support of CGE’s programs and initiatives. The Financial Manager supervises the CGE Fiscal Specialist and serves as the managing authority of the JMU Passport Center, maintaining compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations.
HVAC Repair Senior Technician	Harrisonburg
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for an HVAC Repair Senior Technician. This is a day shift position with rotating on-call responsibilities.
Wage Recycling Worker	Harrisonburg
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.
Temporary Administrative Pool	Harrisonburg
James Madison University is accepting applications on a continual basis for the Temporary Administrative Pool. Departments across campus hire from the Temporary Administrative Pool on an “as needed” basis and positions vary depending on departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Educational Talent Search Advisor	Harrisonburg
The position reports to the Director of TRIO Programs and supports the strategic vision and implementation of the area to ensure alignment with Student Affairs and JMU's mission, vision, and values. Talent Search is a federally funded program providing opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Talent Search serves middle school and high school students from low-income families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. Talent Search aims to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education institutions. The Talent Search Advisor partners with campus and community colleagues to identify and assist first-generation income-eligible 6th through 12th grade students who attend local middle and high schools and want to continue with post-secondary education. The advisor will also work with students who have dropped out of school and have not started post-secondary enrollment. The advisor works directly with the students, assisting them with academic class scheduling, implementing workshops, and providing college application, career searches, and financial aid assistance. The advisor also works with the director in data reporting to the US Department of Education.
JMU Police Cadet - IE	Harrisonburg	7 Nov 2025
JMU Police Cadets will patrol campus and work special events to ensure the safety and welfare of the JMU community and all visitors to JMU. All Cadets will be under the direct supervision of a cadet supervisor and program coordinator. Cadets will at times perform their duties with a high degree of independence, exercising considerable judgement, tact, and integrity in the completion of their responsibilities.
Events and Operations Manager, Atlantic Union Bank Center	Harrisonburg
James Madison University, a Division 1 member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for an Events and Operations Manager, Atlantic Union Bank Center (AUBC). The AUBC is the premier event venue for the JMU Campus, community, and region. The venue is the home to JMU men's and women's basketball programs including all home games, University Commencement and programming, along with many other major community events. Under the direction of the Director of the Atlantic Union Bank Center, this position will be responsible for day-to-day management the AUBC, serve as point for major events and will support the Director as a primary part of the JMU Athletic Staff.
Pharmacy Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Pharmacy Assistant will perform tasks that assist the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician with a goal to maximize the efficiency of the pharmacy. Assisting with the sales of over-the-counter products and entering sales information into the electronic inventory and accounting system will be the primary duties.
Accessible Media Graduate Student Employee - IE	Harrisonburg
James Madison University's Office of Disability Services (ODS) is seeking a graduate student to assist in providing accommodations to students registered with ODS with a focus on captioning. Please note, this position is paid an hourly rate and does NOT include a tuition waiver. Exact hours TBD, estimate at this time of 15 hours per week. The graduate student employee will work cooperatively with the Accessible Media program in ODS. The Accessible Media program creates accessible course materials for students registered with ODS, including audio files, accessible Word documents, tactile and described graphics, captioned videos, described videos, and braille materials. The graduate student employee will receive training and ongoing coaching from the Accessible Media staff, as well as training from other ODS programs as needed.
Wage Housekeeping Worker	Harrisonburg
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 accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time Housekeeping Workers. FM Housekeeping offers flexible scheduling/hours, with various shift options. Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week.
Graduate Assistant - John C. Wells Planetarium	Harrisonburg
The Department of Physics & Astronomy seeks a Graduate Assistant for the 2025-26 academic year to provide support for the John C. Wells Planetarium. Assistants will contribute to the overall success of the Planetarium, with primary responsibilities focusing on our public shows. Assistants will work an average of 20 hours per week; night and weekend hours are required. The assistantship dates are from August 10, 2025 to May 9, 2026.
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. JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include: • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave. • 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break. • Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. • A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. • A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
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. JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include: • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave. • 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break. • Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. • A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. • A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Computer Science Student Advisor	Harrisonburg
The Computer Science (CS) Department seeks a highly motivated individual to join us as an undergraduate academic advisor. We offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology. The department values a well-connected student community, prioritizing students both academically and holistically. Advisors hold in-person meetings with students, proactively communicate with students online, offer advising and community building events, and develop resources to foster student success. This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Faculty position. JMU's CS department strives to provide a broad, accessible, and rigorous education to our diverse student body. With small class sizes and emphasis on state-of-the-art pedagogy, we train our graduates to program fluently, think deeply about computational problems, communicate clearly, responsibly practice their craft, and achieve professional success. We foster a sense of shared community with our students, giving them opportunities for leadership through robust TA and student ambassador programs, conducting research with faculty, and assisting with faculty searches. The CS department maintains a collegial work environment and a strong sense of shared mission. We value the success of our colleagues, and pitch in to help each other when needed. We arrive at decisions collaboratively, while encouraging and attending to minority opinions. We recognize and value a broad spectrum of scholarship and service activities. This ranges from conference and journal publications to conducting research in pedagogy, developing software or hardware artifacts, community engagement through computing events, and leadership roles inside and outside the university.
Assistant Professor, Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management	Harrisonburg	11 Aug 2025
The Sport & Recreation Management (SRM) program at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The starting date for the position is Fall, 2025. The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master’s level. We strive to be a leader in impacting the future of global hospitality, sport and recreation. Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.
Oracle HCM Application Manager	Harrisonburg
JMU is in the midst of implementing a very large strategic plan, called Reengineering Madison. Replacing our ERP applications is the last phase of the project and we are excited to offer this position for an Application Manager for the new Oracle ERP Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
Lecturer - Department of Finance and Business Law	Harrisonburg
The Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a renewable term appointment with the rank of Lecturer in Business Law. The appointment begins in fall 2025. This is a full-time benefit-eligible position. The Finance and Business Law Department is staffed by 17 full-time faculty with 14 faculty in finance and 3 in Business Law. The department serves both Finance and Quantitative Finance majors and college business law courses. FIN & BLAW faculty have received numerous awards and recognitions for outstanding teaching, service, and research.
Health Sciences Student Assistant- FWS	Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Sciences is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented student assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will assist faculty and staff in various ways and assist the main office reception desk as needed. The student must be Federal Work Study Eligible and available to work 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Madison Community Scholars, Community Relations & Event Support - FWS	Harrisonburg
Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for a paid position that offers stellar real-world experience and creates a positive social impact? Well, you’ve found it! We’ve got meaningful off-campus opportunities that build your resume, cater to your passion(s), AND contribute positively to the community. NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FULL-TIME JMU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY, AND HAVE A CUMMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 OR HIGHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) is all about building mutually beneficial partnerships between JMU and the community. One big way we do that is through Madison Community Scholars (MCS). MCS students have the unique opportunity of working consistently (6 – 8 hours/week) with a local, off-campus community organization throughout the school year. Participating students are matched with non-profit, school, or government agencies based on their academic interests, experience, passion, and availability. Through their partnerships, MCS students gain exceptional real-world experience, all while enhancing the capacity of local community organizations. In addition to working with a community organization, CEVC hosts ongoing workshops and offers 1:1 mentorship for MCS students throughout the school year. It’s a meaningful way to enhance your professional experience, strengthen your interpersonal and intrapersonal skillset, and contribute to the development of a more caring, just world all while getting PAID! MCS opportunities are organized in four primary categories based on job type: community relations & event support, education & childcare, marketing & social media, and projects & operations. You are welcome to apply to any and all categories! A foundational part of the interview process is getting to know YOU a little bit better to ensure we place you with a community organization and in a community-facing role that complements your experience, interests, and availability.
Madison Community Scholars, Education & Childcare Support - FWS	Harrisonburg
Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for a paid position that offers stellar real-world experience and creates a positive social impact? Well, you’ve found it! We’ve got meaningful off-campus opportunities that build your resume, cater to your passion(s), AND contribute positively to the community. NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FULL-TIME JMU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY, AND HAVE A CUMMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 OR HIGHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) is all about building mutually beneficial partnerships between JMU and the community. One big way we do that is through Madison Community Scholars (MCS). MCS students have the unique opportunity of working consistently (6 – 8 hours/week) with a local, off-campus community organization throughout the school year. Participating students are matched with non-profit, school, or government agencies based on their academic interests, experience, passion, and availability. Through their partnerships, MCS students gain exceptional real-world experience all while enhancing the capacity of local community organizations. In addition to working with a community organization, CEVC hosts ongoing workshops and offers 1:1 mentorship for MCS students throughout the school year. It’s a meaningful way to enhance your professional experience, strengthen your interpersonal and intrapersonal skillset, and contribute to the development of a more caring, just world, all while getting PAID! MCS opportunities are organized in four primary categories based on job type: community relations & event support, education & childcare, marketing & social media, and projects & operations. You are welcome to apply to any and all categories! A foundational part of the interview process is getting to know YOU a little bit better to ensure we place you with a community organization and in a community-facing role that complements your experience, interests, and availability.

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