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GEAR UP Program Assistant - IE in Harrisonburg
GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP is a federal grant-funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. As a GEAR UP Program Assistant, you'll play a role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college access and academic success initiatives.
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GEAR UP Math Tutor - IE in Harrisonburg
GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP is a federal grant-funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP Staunton at JMU serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Public School District, starting in middle school, following the cohort through high school, and two years after high school graduation. As a GEAR UP Math Tutor, you'll play a role in creating a supportive, collaborative environment for students and the broader school community. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college access and academic success initiatives. The Math Tutor will work closely with the GEAR UP Project Director, Program Advisors, Parent Liaison, and a team of other student workers.
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Associate Director – Civic Discourse Initiatives in Harrisonburg
Are you passionate about strengthening democratic culture, elevating student voices, and building a campus community capable of engaging across differences? The Madison Center for Civic Engagement at James Madison University is seeking an innovative and dynamic Associate Director of Civic Discourse Initiatives to lead one of the nation’s most comprehensive campus-based civic discourse programs. This is a high‑impact role for a collaborative educator, facilitator, and program builder who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and cares deeply about preparing the next generation of students for using constructive dialogue in a complex world. About the Role: The Associate Director will spearhead the Madison Center’s signature free-speech and deliberative dialogue initiative, Better Conversations Together, our immersive first year effort; supporting faculty and student leadership development; and shaping campuswide and nationwide dialogue opportunities. You will also play a key leadership role in managing two major grants civic discourse grants, coordinating multi-institutional partners, faculty fellows, external organizations, and assessment teams to advance national work in deliberative pedagogy. This position is hands‑on, student‑centered, and deeply collaborative—ideal for someone who brings both vision and operational excellence.
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Graduate Assistant - John C. Wells Planetarium in Harrisonburg
The Department of Physics & Astronomy seeks a Graduate Assistant for the 2026-27 academic year to provide support for the John C. Wells Planetarium. Assistants will contribute to the overall success of the Planetarium, with primary responsibilities focusing on our public shows. Assistants will work an average of 20 hours per week; night and weekend hours are required. The assistantship dates are from August 10, 2026 to May 9, 2027.
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Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership (Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus) in Harrisonburg
The Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus for AY 2026-2027. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program BEFORE applying for this GA position. If you only apply to for this GA position without applying to the Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program, your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement, contact Ben Carr at carrbh@jmu.edu. Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and Recreation Leadership Master’s degree program to offer this graduate assistant position. This is a unique experience where students will work with Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus to gain professional experience in facility, program and event management and attend classes at James Madison University. The GA will take an active role in operational and programmatic tasks such as operational leadership shifts, program administration and facilitation, food and beverage operations, and customer service while developing their leadership skills in the workplace. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice their risk management and critical thinking skills in this fun, exciting position in a state-of-the-art facility and full-service sports campus. Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus during the academic school year. Graduate assistants will begin work prior to the start of the school year and the position continues through the end of the academic year. The position includes a stipend and a tuition waiver. Weekend and evening work required.
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