Executive Assistant to the Provost in Harrisonburg

The Office of the Provost at James Madison University invites applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Provost. This position provides comprehensive, executive-level assistance to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs with primary emphasis on increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and fast-paced office that provides direction and support to the faculty and staff of Academic Affairs as we work toward the achievement of JMU’s academic mission.

Community Engagement Specialist - Arboretum in Harrisonburg

Closes:May 21 2026

The Community Engagement Specialist will manage a diverse range of Arboretum communications and revenue-generating programs including supervising student employees leading to increasing positive community engagement, philanthropic participation, increased revenue generation, and better departmental fulfillment of mission-based objectives.

Office Manager - Planning, Analytics, Institutional Research (PAIR) in Harrisonburg

The office of Planning, Analytics, and Institutional Research (PAIR) is accepting applications for an Office Manager position. The Office Manager will serve as the administrative assistant to the Executive Director, manage multiple budget lines, serve as building coordinator, and provide support to the faculty qualifications process.

Director of Global Learning and Partnerships - Center for Global Engagement in Harrisonburg

James Madison University’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of Global Learning and Partnerships. Reporting to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives & Executive Director of the CGE, this position provides leadership for JMU’s international partnerships, global learning initiatives, and collaborative academic engagement efforts. The Director oversees the strategic growth and operational management of the Global Learning and Partnerships (GLP) unit and works closely with faculty, academic leaders, students, and international partners to advance the university’s mission of comprehensive internationalization. This is a full-time, primarily in-person position based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with some flexibility and occasional international travel required.

Graduate Assistant in Harrisonburg

The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement, a unit within the Office of the President, is seeking a Graduate Assistant to help advance JMU’s mission of civic engagement, civic discourse, and informed participation (learn more at www.jmu.edu/civic).