Educational Talent Search Advisor in Harrisonburg

The position reports to the Director of TRIO Programs and supports the strategic vision and implementation of the area to ensure alignment with Student Affairs and JMU's mission, vision, and values. Talent Search is a federally funded program providing opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Talent Search serves middle school and high school students from low-income families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. Talent Search aims to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education institutions. The Talent Search Advisor partners with campus and community colleagues to identify and assist first-generation income-eligible 6th through 12th grade students who attend local middle and high schools and want to continue with post-secondary education. The advisor will also work with students who have dropped out of school and have not started post-secondary enrollment. The advisor works directly with the students, assisting them with academic class scheduling, implementing workshops, and providing college application, career searches, and financial aid assistance. The advisor also works with the director in data reporting to the US Department of Education.

JMU Police Cadet - IE in Harrisonburg

Closes:Nov 07 2025

JMU Police Cadets will patrol campus and work special events to ensure the safety and welfare of the JMU community and all visitors to JMU. All Cadets will be under the direct supervision of a cadet supervisor and program coordinator. Cadets will at times perform their duties with a high degree of independence, exercising considerable judgement, tact, and integrity in the completion of their responsibilities.

Talent Development Student Assistant - FWS in Harrisonburg

JMU Talent Development (TD) is seeking a talented and qualified undergraduate from any major who will assist the Talent Development team in training room hospitality.

Adjunct Faculty – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Harrisonburg

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University is accepting applications for part-time faculty to teach a variety of chemistry and biochemistry courses. Our department currently serves about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professional students. We embrace access, inclusivity, and diversity because they are the foundational cornerstones of an outstanding education and environment for students, faculty and staff. And thus, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all of our students and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and learning environment.

Youth Development Specialist - IE in Harrisonburg

The position is responsible for supporting the development of diverse middle and high school students' interest and potential for working in healthcare fields and professions through planning, development, implementation, and monitoring program efforts across statewide project sites. An ability to model inclusive and nondiscriminatory practices in all activities is required. Through collaboration with the project team, health professionals, school officials, community members, and community professionals, the position assists youth in learning about healthcare positions and assists participants in completing the community health worker apprentice modules. Creating a positive youth health development program requires learning module content, providing group engagement, mentoring/modeling, working with families, evaluating programming, tracking outcomes, and completing reports. This project will provide extensive orientation to support the success of those selected for these position(s).