Leadership Annual Gift Officer in Harrisonburg

Working with both Philanthropy & Engagement and Student Affairs in a collaborative, cross-divisional position, this Leadership Annual Gift Officer (LAG Officer) represents JMU with professionalism and warmth, reinforcing a culture of philanthropy and donor-centered engagement.  The LAG Officer plays a critical role in strengthening the university’s philanthropic pipeline by building meaningful, sustained relationships with donors making leadership-level annual gifts (generally but not exclusively $1,000–$10,000). This position focuses on these midlevel philanthropists, particularly those with an interest in supporting student life at JMU, while serving as an important bridge between annual giving strategies and major gift qualification.  The LAG Officer works primarily onsite at JMU.

Associate Athletics Trainer in Harrisonburg

James Madison University, a Division 1 Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to work with women’s basketball. This position is a 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability. The Athletic Trainer will work under the supervision of the Associate AD for Integrated Health and Sports Performance/Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, JMU Team Physicians and will perform athletic training duties that help ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of communication, outstanding interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a member of the JMU Sports Medicine Staff. The ability to wok and function as a member of the health care team is essential. This candidate will also serve as a clinical preceptor for JMU's athletics training students.

One-Year Visiting Instructor of Public Relations in Harrisonburg

The School of Communication Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Instructor of Public Relations. Employment begins in August 2026. We seek a candidate who can bring innovative public relations teaching, both theoretical and applied. The School of Communication Studies at James Madison University is composed of 42 faculty and over 700 majors. Its curriculum is organized by 7 concentrations from which students can choose to focus: Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Health Communication, Advocacy Studies, Public Relations, Cultural Communication and General communication. We also offer a master’s program in communication and advocacy with concentrations in health, environmental, and strategic communication. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the School of Communication Studies is located, enrolls over 3400 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies.

Student Assistant - IE in Harrisonburg

Closes:Aug 17 2026

This position will be for 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule sometime between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The Office of Advancement Gifts and Records is responsible for tracking and updating the data and donations of all James Madison University constituents in a timely and accurate manner. We work independently and as teams to complete a large volume of database entries and updates.

Assistant / Associate Vice President of HR, Training and Performance in Harrisonburg

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the Assistant / Associate Vice President of HR, Training and Performance, provides strategic leadership to the Human Resources and Talent Development departments, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and high standards of service and performance. The role also includes supporting the VP for Administration and Finance with special projects and serving on various university committees to drive policy, compensation, and engagement initiatives. Because of the collaborative nature of this role, the successful candidate is expected to be on-site at our Harrisonburg campus. How To Apply: While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by July 24, 2026, to receive optimal consideration. Nominations and application materials, which should include a letter indicating the applicant’s interest, experience and qualifications for the position, and resume, must be submitted electronically to: Buffkin/Baker jmuavphr@buffkinbaker.com Martin Baker, Managing Partner Sharon Hansen, Senior Associate To view the full posting and leadership profile please visit: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/buffkinbaker/job/omjn4hjjfw7k1g38qppwkcj7zy?crt=1782158375465