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Technology Manager	Harrisonburg
The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Technology Manager. The Office of Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one’s community. The Technology Manager reports to the Associate Director of Housing Services and supports the mission of the Office of Residence Life by providing technical leadership for the department. The successful candidate will ensure that the central office and ancillary systems, services, programs and processes are organized, efficient and effective and will provide independent guidance and assistance to internal and external customers and clients. The Technology Manager will be part of the Residence Life team that serves 6,700 residential students on a campus that is continuing to grow. We are a close-knit department with 35 full-time staff members, over 250 student staff members, and 13 summer conference assistants.
JMU Campus Operator (Part-Time)	Harrisonburg
The Telecommunications Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Telephone Operator with excellent telephone customer service skills. This is a part-time wage position working an average of thirteen and a half hours per week.
Research Technician - Web/Data Developer	Harrisonburg
The Research Technician will contribute to the web-based genomics applications and data management work of the Cresawn lab, which supports the international SEA-PHAGES program (https://seaphages.org) by designing and building web-based comparative genomics software tools (phamerator.or, genesdb.org, etc) and associated databases. This is primarily a team-based technical role in software development and data management in which the research technician will work both independently and in collaboration with others to build and maintain software systems, databases, and documentation.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Jewish Studies	Harrisonburg	2 Nov 2025
The Department of Philosophy and Religion at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Jewish Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall of 2026. The area of specialization is open. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose AOS includes study of the Hebrew Bible. Candidates whose research and teaching intersect with other disciplines (e.g. economics, medicine, political science, engineering, etc.) are especially desirable. Applicants must be trained in the academic methods of religious studies, although a wide range of methodological approaches is welcome. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the Department of Philosophy and Religion is located, enrolls over 3100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. We embrace the teacher-scholar model, and encourage excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg
The University Career Center’s mission is to “prepare and empower all students in every aspect of their career development.” We are seeking a First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant to help collect data from recent graduates about where they ended up after JMU. The position requires in-person work 8 - 10 hours per week, excluding breaks.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Technical and Professional Communication	Harrisonburg
The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc) at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in technical and professional communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is housed, enrolls over 3,100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. We embrace the teacher-scholar model and encourage excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Housekeeping Supervisor	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Day Shift Housekeeping Supervisor. The shift is Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Assistant to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives & Executive Director, Center for Global Engagement	Harrisonburg
The Assistant to the Associate Provost of International Initiatives & Executive Director of CGE provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives and Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). This role manages a complex schedule, coordinates domestic and multi-country international travel, processes financial transactions, organizes data and records, and oversees logistics for special events and high-profile visitors. The position serves as a primary point of contact for university leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and international partners, requiring exceptional professionalism, discretion, and organizational skills.
IIHHS Clinical Billing Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is seeking a student employee to provide assistance with administrative tasks related to clinical billing and building management at Campbell Building, located at 755 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Harrisonburg, within walking distance of campus. Applicants should be available to work up to 10-12 hours per week, including evening shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays (4:00/5:00 to 8:00 p.m.), and additional flexibility for additional daytime hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. Applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and financial aid offer letter to be considered.
Student Access Advocate (SAA) - IE	Harrisonburg
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and organized individual who enjoys connecting with others to serve as the 2025-2026 Student Access Advocate (SAA). The ideal candidate excels working alone as well as on a team to assist the department with engaging the community through the participation, creation, and implementation of disability advocacy events, as well as supporting students with disabilities, as needed. They must also have a willingness to assist with other program areas within the office, as needed. The Student Access Advocate (SAA) is expected to work 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, during the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, with occasional hours outside of that timeframe.
GEAR UP Tutor - IE	Harrisonburg
GEAR UP is a federally grant-funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. As a GEAR UP Program Assistant, you'll play a role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college access and success initiatives. The GEAR UP Program Assistant will work closely with the Project Director, Advisor, and Parent Liaison. GEAR UP serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Public School District, starting in middle school and following the cohort through their first year of post-secondary education. GEAR UP aims to increase the rate at which students complete secondary education.
Student Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg
The Office of Alumni Relations is looking for a highly motivated student with strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms. The student assistant must be detail-oriented, willing to work in a team atmosphere, and have the ability to be creative while working within the parameters of the JMU brand. The Student Digital Communications Assistant must be available to work 12 hours per week (to be determined based on availability) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, within the Leeolou Alumni Center.
Payroll Transaction Analyst	Harrisonburg
Payroll Services at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Payroll Transaction Analyst. The primary objective of this position is to ensure accuracy and data integrity of all compensation, employment and benefit related data for all faculty, staff, wage and student employees, including VSDP payments, graduate assistantships and non-resident alien scholarship payments by analyzing data, researching problems and applying university, state and federal policies, procedures and tax laws.
Office Assistant - Office of the Registrar (Part - Time)	Harrisonburg
The Office of the Registrar at James Madison University is accepting applications for an Office Assistant. The Office Assistant will serve a vital role with the Office of the Registrar Veterans Benefits Team. We are recruiting for one part-time position. The position will be a year-round part-time position working an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Lecturer, Microbiology	Harrisonburg
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a renewable term appointment faculty member at the rank of lecturer beginning August 2026. This is a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track position that is eligible for promotion to Senior lecturer and then Principal lecturer. We seek candidates who value undergraduate teaching and engaging in a collaborative teaching environment.
Financial and Administrative Coordinator, School of Nursing	Harrisonburg
The School of Nursing at James Madison University seeks an administrative professional to provide budgeting, purchasing, human resources, and administrative support for the School of Nursing. The Financial and Administrative Coordinator represents JMU and must exhibit high standards of professionalism and customer service. The successful candidate will assist the School of Nursing administrative office for the School of Nursing Director to manage all School of Nursing budgets, purchasing processes, and shared HR processes.
Business Systems Analyst (Three Positions)	Harrisonburg
The Business Systems Analysts provide quality functional and technical support to assist end users with their use of software applications and business systems. The successful candidates will also provide leadership, day-to-day task/project supervision, performance evaluation input, guidance and encouragement to application team and for the technical aspects of the application.
Accounting Supervisor	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking an Accounting Supervisor. This position will effectively supervise departmental accounting functions which will include university maintenance, construction project payables and cost tracking. This position is a M-F daylight position but may be asked to temporarily work another shift based on business needs.
Power Plant Operator / Mechanic	Harrisonburg
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is currently seeking multiple qualified applicants for the position of Power Plant Operator / Mechanic. Applicants must be available to work all shifts.
Student Research Assistant Position – Auditory Neuroscience Lab - IE	Harrisonburg
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, James Madison University The Auditory Neuroscience Lab (PI: Dr. Lars Rogenmoser) is seeking two motivated undergraduate or graduate students to join our team as Research Assistants (RAs) for a project on hearing health in musicians.

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Position	Location	Closes
Technology Manager	Harrisonburg
The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Technology Manager. The Office of Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one’s community. The Technology Manager reports to the Associate Director of Housing Services and supports the mission of the Office of Residence Life by providing technical leadership for the department. The successful candidate will ensure that the central office and ancillary systems, services, programs and processes are organized, efficient and effective and will provide independent guidance and assistance to internal and external customers and clients. The Technology Manager will be part of the Residence Life team that serves 6,700 residential students on a campus that is continuing to grow. We are a close-knit department with 35 full-time staff members, over 250 student staff members, and 13 summer conference assistants.
JMU Campus Operator (Part-Time)	Harrisonburg
The Telecommunications Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Telephone Operator with excellent telephone customer service skills. This is a part-time wage position working an average of thirteen and a half hours per week.
Research Technician - Web/Data Developer	Harrisonburg
The Research Technician will contribute to the web-based genomics applications and data management work of the Cresawn lab, which supports the international SEA-PHAGES program (https://seaphages.org) by designing and building web-based comparative genomics software tools (phamerator.or, genesdb.org, etc) and associated databases. This is primarily a team-based technical role in software development and data management in which the research technician will work both independently and in collaboration with others to build and maintain software systems, databases, and documentation.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Jewish Studies	Harrisonburg	2 Nov 2025
The Department of Philosophy and Religion at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Jewish Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall of 2026. The area of specialization is open. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose AOS includes study of the Hebrew Bible. Candidates whose research and teaching intersect with other disciplines (e.g. economics, medicine, political science, engineering, etc.) are especially desirable. Applicants must be trained in the academic methods of religious studies, although a wide range of methodological approaches is welcome. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the Department of Philosophy and Religion is located, enrolls over 3100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. We embrace the teacher-scholar model, and encourage excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg
The University Career Center’s mission is to “prepare and empower all students in every aspect of their career development.” We are seeking a First Destination Survey Outcomes Student Assistant to help collect data from recent graduates about where they ended up after JMU. The position requires in-person work 8 - 10 hours per week, excluding breaks.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Technical and Professional Communication	Harrisonburg
The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc) at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in technical and professional communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is housed, enrolls over 3,100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. We embrace the teacher-scholar model and encourage excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Housekeeping Supervisor	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Day Shift Housekeeping Supervisor. The shift is Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Assistant to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives & Executive Director, Center for Global Engagement	Harrisonburg
The Assistant to the Associate Provost of International Initiatives & Executive Director of CGE provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives and Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). This role manages a complex schedule, coordinates domestic and multi-country international travel, processes financial transactions, organizes data and records, and oversees logistics for special events and high-profile visitors. The position serves as a primary point of contact for university leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and international partners, requiring exceptional professionalism, discretion, and organizational skills.
IIHHS Clinical Billing Assistant - FWS	Harrisonburg
The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is seeking a student employee to provide assistance with administrative tasks related to clinical billing and building management at Campbell Building, located at 755 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Harrisonburg, within walking distance of campus. Applicants should be available to work up to 10-12 hours per week, including evening shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays (4:00/5:00 to 8:00 p.m.), and additional flexibility for additional daytime hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. Applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and financial aid offer letter to be considered.
Student Access Advocate (SAA) - IE	Harrisonburg
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and organized individual who enjoys connecting with others to serve as the 2025-2026 Student Access Advocate (SAA). The ideal candidate excels working alone as well as on a team to assist the department with engaging the community through the participation, creation, and implementation of disability advocacy events, as well as supporting students with disabilities, as needed. They must also have a willingness to assist with other program areas within the office, as needed. The Student Access Advocate (SAA) is expected to work 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, during the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, with occasional hours outside of that timeframe.
GEAR UP Tutor - IE	Harrisonburg
GEAR UP is a federally grant-funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. As a GEAR UP Program Assistant, you'll play a role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college access and success initiatives. The GEAR UP Program Assistant will work closely with the Project Director, Advisor, and Parent Liaison. GEAR UP serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Public School District, starting in middle school and following the cohort through their first year of post-secondary education. GEAR UP aims to increase the rate at which students complete secondary education.
Student Assistant - IE	Harrisonburg
The Office of Alumni Relations is looking for a highly motivated student with strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms. The student assistant must be detail-oriented, willing to work in a team atmosphere, and have the ability to be creative while working within the parameters of the JMU brand. The Student Digital Communications Assistant must be available to work 12 hours per week (to be determined based on availability) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, within the Leeolou Alumni Center.
Payroll Transaction Analyst	Harrisonburg
Payroll Services at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Payroll Transaction Analyst. The primary objective of this position is to ensure accuracy and data integrity of all compensation, employment and benefit related data for all faculty, staff, wage and student employees, including VSDP payments, graduate assistantships and non-resident alien scholarship payments by analyzing data, researching problems and applying university, state and federal policies, procedures and tax laws.
Office Assistant - Office of the Registrar (Part - Time)	Harrisonburg
The Office of the Registrar at James Madison University is accepting applications for an Office Assistant. The Office Assistant will serve a vital role with the Office of the Registrar Veterans Benefits Team. We are recruiting for one part-time position. The position will be a year-round part-time position working an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Lecturer, Microbiology	Harrisonburg
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a renewable term appointment faculty member at the rank of lecturer beginning August 2026. This is a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track position that is eligible for promotion to Senior lecturer and then Principal lecturer. We seek candidates who value undergraduate teaching and engaging in a collaborative teaching environment.
Financial and Administrative Coordinator, School of Nursing	Harrisonburg
The School of Nursing at James Madison University seeks an administrative professional to provide budgeting, purchasing, human resources, and administrative support for the School of Nursing. The Financial and Administrative Coordinator represents JMU and must exhibit high standards of professionalism and customer service. The successful candidate will assist the School of Nursing administrative office for the School of Nursing Director to manage all School of Nursing budgets, purchasing processes, and shared HR processes.
Business Systems Analyst (Three Positions)	Harrisonburg
The Business Systems Analysts provide quality functional and technical support to assist end users with their use of software applications and business systems. The successful candidates will also provide leadership, day-to-day task/project supervision, performance evaluation input, guidance and encouragement to application team and for the technical aspects of the application.
Accounting Supervisor	Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking an Accounting Supervisor. This position will effectively supervise departmental accounting functions which will include university maintenance, construction project payables and cost tracking. This position is a M-F daylight position but may be asked to temporarily work another shift based on business needs.
Power Plant Operator / Mechanic	Harrisonburg
The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is currently seeking multiple qualified applicants for the position of Power Plant Operator / Mechanic. Applicants must be available to work all shifts.
Student Research Assistant Position – Auditory Neuroscience Lab - IE	Harrisonburg
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, James Madison University The Auditory Neuroscience Lab (PI: Dr. Lars Rogenmoser) is seeking two motivated undergraduate or graduate students to join our team as Research Assistants (RAs) for a project on hearing health in musicians.

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