Ambassador: Research Coordinator in Harrisonburg

The Virginia Department of Education I'm Determined Center (IMD) at JMU is seeking a qualified and experienced education professional to implement research agendas on behalf on the Center. We are looking for a dynamic candidate who is interested in a work environment that affords ongoing professional learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, and an opportunity to influence educational practices. This is a grant-funded position. The Research Ambassador’s main role is to analyze many of the longstanding practices in I’m Determined and translate them into practitioner-friendly research. While research agendas will be set by I’m Determined leadership, the research ambassador will support a growing research agenda. This role will require leadership in research methodology and design, coordination of research projects, and intentional participation from youth leaders, educators, and families. This research will prioritize the positive outcomes associated with developing self-determination and youth leadership, particularly in education, and will also look to conduct research that incorporates and reflects the emerging thoughts and ideas of youth leaders and young people who are displaying self-determination in their daily lives. This is a tele-eligible position.

Regional Ambassador (Five Positions) in Harrisonburg

The Virginia Department of Education I'm Determined Center (IMD) at JMU is seeking qualified and experienced education professionals to provide training and consultation related to fostering self-determination skills in students with disabilities’. We are looking for dynamic candidates who are interested in a work environment that affords ongoing professional learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, and an opportunity to influence educational practices. These are grant-funded positions. Regional Ambassadors will be the most direct line to school divisions across the Commonwealth. The focus in this role is to establish, maintain, and sustain relationships with divisional youth, educators, and families in that region. Regional ambassadors will also be attuned to find opportunities for Youth Leaders to assist in providing implementation and training. All ambassadors will develop opportunities from a student-centered and youth-led perspective and seek to include young people in the development of self-determination practices. This role requires responsive leaders who can listen to the needs of divisions and provide adequate ideas and solutions across different school environments. From introducing self-determination practices to supporting the organization of Echo events, regional ambassadors are representatives of I’m Determined and will provide exceptional support, care, and technical assistance to educators in their region and across the Commonwealth. We will be hiring five regional positions to include NOVA, Valley, Coastal, Central, and Southwest. These are tele-eligible positions.

Graduate Research Assistant in Harrisonburg

Research and Public Health is hiring a Graduate Assistant. Research and Public Health is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is an interdisciplinary community-engaged hub that brings together students, staff, faculty, and the community to advance a culture of health and equity through education, clinical practice, research, innovative programs and advocacy. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment toward building equitable and inclusive environments. CHBS is working to identify and dismantle oppressive racist and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes while advancing inclusive excellence and promoting a culture in which every member can flourish. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. The IIHHS invites applications for a part-time Graduate Assistant who will collaborate with JMU faculty on a chronic disease evaluation project funded by the Virginia Department of Health. The research assistant’s efforts will contribute to a 5-year funded research project examining the effectiveness of statewide chronic disease prevention and management programs. This 20-hour-per-week position will begin working at the start of the Fall Semester 2025, with most hours between 9am-6pm. This is a one-year appointment; however, preference will be given to students who anticipate being eligible to continue the assistantship for one or more additional years. This position includes stipend and tuition.

JMU Athletics Ticket Office Student Assistant  - IE in Harrisonburg

The JMU Athletics Ticket Office is seeking motivated and reliable student assistants to join our team. As a student assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to patrons in person, over the phone, and via email. Responsibilities include processing ticket sales for both phone and in-person transactions, assisting with game day event operations, and performing end-of-day balancing and reconciliation of cash drawers. You will also stay informed on all policies, events, and schedules to ensure efficient and accurate service. Additional duties include supporting crowd control, ticket sellers, and general operations, as well as facilitating pass gate operations for various admissions and complimentary passes. This position requires availability to work during ticketed events, including most home football games, and the ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately.

Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems in Harrisonburg

Closes:May 15 2025

James Madison University’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) is seeking an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track appointment. About the Department: The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit within the College of Business and has 25 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors, 100 CIS minors and more than 30 business analytics minors. The department offers rigorous curriculum spanning application development, information architecture, database management, cybersecurity, networking, business analytics, consulting, and systems analysis and design. Additionally, the Department supports the College by providing core business classes in information systems, business analytics, and operations management. The Department places a primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs with active learning, hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments. The CIS program is one of 10 CIS programs in the country accredited by both AACSB and ABET. In addition to high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in the delivery of the College’s Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the consulting industry in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Richmond and interact regularly with members of the department’s Executive Advisory Board.