Assistant Director for Intramural Sports (UREC) in Harrisonburg

University Recreation (UREC) is currently seeking applicants for the Assistant Director for Intramural Sports to provide strategic leadership and oversight for JMU's comprehensive intramural sports program. As a Student Affairs Health & Well‑being department, UREC promotes healthy lifestyles through promoting and advancing healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and supportive services. Our professional staff are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where students are supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Summer Seasonal Arboretum Landscape Assistant in Harrisonburg

Become a valuable part of the JMU community by assisting with caring for the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a lush forest sanctuary located on campus in the heart of the stunning Shenandoah Valley. If you love being outdoors and are interested in the flora around us, then maybe a position at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is for you! Located off University Blvd. across from E Hall and Jennings, the Arboretum is a great place to get active and have fun while learning about landscaping fundamentals.

Assistant Director, Procurement - Strategic Operations in Harrisonburg

The Assistant Director, Procurement - Strategic Operations serves as a senior Procurement leader, shaping and advancing the university’s procurement strategies. This leader will assist in planning and directing contract administration practices, contract compliance activities, contract file reviews, standardizing procurement processes, FOIA responses, detailed analysis and reporting, Oracle Procurement/Supplier & Contract Administration Modules functional/business oversight, small business initiatives (inclusive of compliance with state laws), economic development, and other technology and business operational activities that align with JMU's mission and financial stewardship priorities. The Assistant Director will also develop/maintain, facilitate and/or provide oversight to internal campus procurement policy/procedure and systems training and external communication and outreach activities. The Assistant Director of Strategic Operations will be expected to support value-driven purchasing solutions in alignment with the Rules Governing Procurement of Goods, Services, Insurance and Construction by Public Institutions of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia and other pertinent Virginia regulations, and will be expected to be assigned a commodity area and/or conduct procurements/contracting activities on an as assigned basis. This position will provide back-up to the Director of Procurement Services and the Assistant Director of Sourcing and Contracting as needed. The position will support technical writing, manual/policy updates, and standard operating procedures across the department. This position will work closely with departments, vendors, and state agencies to foster ethical, efficient, and customer-focused procurement practices.

Coordinator, Restorative Practices in Harrisonburg

Closes:Apr 26 2026

The Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (OSARP) facilitates student development and restoration through a fair process that holds students accountable to community and university standards in order to support student and community success.

Copywriter for Graduate Recruitment and Communications, Graduate Assistant in Harrisonburg

The Graduate School (TGS) is the administrative office responsible for graduate education, campus wide. Our office responsibilities include advocacy for graduate education; policy development and implementation; communication with graduate students and faculty; student recruitment, admission, graduate student support; and management of campus-wide programs for graduate students such as orientation, professional development events, awards, and commencement. TGS is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant who will assist with communication, recruitment marketing, event management, web development, social media as well as special projects in support of the responsibilities of our office. We welcome applications from full-time graduate students enrolled in any graduate program. A Graduate Assistant in this role can expect to have the opportunity to develop skills that are consistent with what you do in your field. These skills will include: Communication, content design and writing, project management, web content development, creativity, innovation, teamwork, time management, and independent responsibility. You will also develop other skills that would be helpful for your own professional development. The skills practiced and work products developed can enhance the graduate student’s resume and help the student develop and demonstrate important workplace skills. This Graduate Assistant is expected to work 20 hours per week, primarily during regular business hours 8:00-5:00 M-F. The successful candidate will begin their position when school begins in August 2026. This is a one-year appointment, and preference will be given to students who anticipate being eligible to continue the assistantship for one or more additional years.