University Writing Center Graduate Assistantships - Outreach Specialist & Collaborative Writing Specialist in Harrisonburg

The University Writing Center (UWC), one of the Learning Centers programs, is an academic support resource that assists JMU students, faculty, and staff on their writing through appointment-based consultations, course workshops, and online resources. The bulk of our work is the writing consultations that are conducted either online or in person in the Learning Centers space on the first floor of the Student Success Center that employ a collaborative peer education model. Graduate Assistants work up to 20 hours per week with the following being the expected breakdown: 10 weekly hours of writing consultation, 5 weekly hours of center administration/work on a self-directed project and 5 weekly hours allotted for meetings and email correspondence.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Harrisonburg

The Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) is a pediatric clinic providing one-on-one occupational therapy evaluations, interventions, and consultative services, as well as group programs and camps offered to meet the needs of the community. With an academic connection to Department of Health Professions and a clinical connection to the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services, OTCES serves as a teaching-learning environment for students from many different programs while meeting distinct community needs. We are seeking an occupational therapist assistant to provide client care and supervision to occupational therapy students. This position will work collaboratively with the Clinic Director, Assistant Clinic Director, OTCES staff, and Occupational Therapy program faculty. OTCES promotes access, inclusion, and diversity for all clients, staff, faculty, and students. The clinic and university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to these core qualities.

YSEALI Student Mentor - IE in Harrisonburg

James Madison University (JMU) is honored to host the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program on Society and Governance, funded by a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. This program will bring emerging leaders from Southeast Asia to JMU from April 17 – May 17, 2025, followed by a week in Washington, D.C., where they will join all 250 YSEALI fellows for group meetings and reflections. During their time at JMU, the fellows will engage in discussions and activities on U.S. society and governance, with sub-themes including Democracy and Policymaking, Refugee Resettlement, Anti-Corruption and Accountability, and the U.S. Healthcare System. They will also participate in academic and cultural tours in our nearby areas, Richmond, Washington, D.C., and Boston. JMU's Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is seeking six dedicated student mentors for the YSEALI program. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful cross-cultural mentorship while gaining hands-on experience in leadership and global exchange! If you are interested in applying to this position, please email Niki Capaldo (Capaldnm@jmu.edu) with a resume and cover letter. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.

Academic Success Program Peer Instructor - IE in Harrisonburg

The Academic Success Program (ASP) is a program intervention developed to assist JMU students on academic suspension or academic probation employ the academic strategies and personal motivations needed to be successful at JMU. The workshop sessions are focused on topics including time management, motivation/campus resources, studying, self-care, and professional etiquette. Topics will be delivered through discussion and exploration of the actions, strategies, and skills for immediate utilization. Peer Instructors (PIs) for the Academic Success Program (ASP) play a central role in empowering and supporting students facing academic and personal challenges by facilitating the program's curriculum and acting as a support system for ASP students. PIs will be assigned a caseload of 5-8 students with whom they will work throughout the entirety of the program. PIs also help to prepare workshop content and utilize their creative freedom to generate a plan and structure that best suits their facilitation style and the learning style of the student. This position can provide valuable experience for students looking to add new professional skills to their resumes.

Wage Landscape Worker in Harrisonburg

Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. James Madison University (JMU) is seeking Wage (part-time) Landscape Workers. This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is continuously growing! This is your chance to gain Landscape-specific certifications, such as the Pesticide Registered Technician license, build on your landscaping skills, and train on a variety of landscaping equipment! This is a weekday, year-round position, with a day shift schedule. Overtime is required for special events and inclement weather.

Madison Advising Peers - College of Business MAP Program - IE in Harrisonburg

University Advising’s well-respected Madison Advising Peers (MAP) program consists of undergraduate peer advisors who are trained to provide supplemental academic advising for JMU students in conjunction with faculty and full-time academic advisors. Madison Advising Peers are friendly, supportive and knowledgeable resource for their fellow students and are committed to helping them achieve their college goals. MAPs are selected based on a formal interview, academic record, experience, and attitude. This offer of employment is contingent on budget availability. This position will be working at the Advising and Support Center College of Business.

Graduate Assistant Mentor in Harrisonburg

Mentors are supportive, knowledgeable of campus resources, and committed to helping students achieve their goals. Mentors will assist in the success of the program/center, working on average 20 hours per week.

Senior Philanthropic Advisor for Principal Giving in Harrisonburg

JMU seeks a seasoned and successful fundraiser to join the Principal Giving team in University Advancement as Senior Philanthropic Advisor. The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will play a critical role in building transformative relationships and securing principal-level gifts from a growing donor pool. The Principal Giving team collectively has a critical impact on JMU’s next ambitious campaign which will significantly advance JMU’s strategic priorities and the success of our students, faculty and campus environment. The successful candidate will have a passion for facilitating impactful philanthropy with individuals and families and will have the knowledge and tools to open and close conversations involving gifts of $1M+. A natural affinity for collaboration with colleagues to serve the best interests of JMU and the donors is also a key attribute. JMU’s star continues to rise. Having recently moved to the Sun Belt Conference and into a higher research classification by the Carnegie Commission, JMU went from regional to national rankings. Applications to JMU are up 70 percent in the last three years. JMU’s successful Unleashed campaign exceeded the stretch goal by 25 percent, finishing at over $250M. We are now planning and staffing for a next, more ambitious campaign. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in JMU’s rise. The Senior Philanthropic Advisor reports to the Assistant Vice President for Principal Giving in University Advancement. The Senior Philanthropic Advisor is a senior member of the Principal Giving team and also serves as an experienced, creative and strategic thought partner with colleagues across University Advancement, with an eye towards sharing and developing best practices with fellow Director-level colleagues and moving gifts and/or prospective donors through a successful donor development cycle.

Graduate Assistant - Sport & Recreation Leadership (Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC) in Harrisonburg

The Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC. 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. Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and Recreation Leadership Master’s degree program to offer this graduate assistant position, Sports Data Specialist. This is a unique experience where students will work with Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC to gain professional experience in sports information and management and attend classes at James Madison University. Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC is a sports information and technology venture headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA. The company provides cheat sheets called “spotter charts” to TV, Radio and Internet broadcasters, ESPN & FOX Sports, 13 NFL teams & 20+ College Football teams. Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC 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.

Graduate Program Assistant in Harrisonburg

The Reddix Center for First-Generation Students advocates for and supports students who are the first in their family to attend college. The center offers workshops and programming throughout the academic year in partnership with JMU offices and the larger community. The Center, in collaboration with the Centennial Scholars Program, seeks out graduate student assistants that desire a non-traditional and student-focused assistantship as a mentor for first-generation students. Mentors are supportive, knowledgeable of campus resources, and committed to helping students achieve their goals. Mentors will assist in the success of the program/center, working on average 20 hours per week. This position offers flexible hours and scheduling opportunities.

Assistant Director - Admissions in Harrisonburg

The Office of Admissions at James Madison University is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment. This experienced position is responsible for recruiting first-year and transfer students through on- and off-campus recruitment events, executing strategic recruitment travel (6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring), reviewing admissions applications, overseeing one or more office initiatives, and supervising 1-2 Admissions Counselors and/or Senior Admissions Counselors. This position offers the option to work remotely one day per week.

Lecturer, Introductory Microbiology, Human Physiology, and/or Human Anatomy (Two Positions) in Harrisonburg

The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for two full-time faculty for one year appointments at the rank of Lecturer in the 2025-2026 academic year. We are seeking individuals who will teach existing introductory microbiology, human physiology, and/or human anatomy lecture and laboratory courses (BIO 245, 270, and 290) for pre-professional health students, a variety of health-related majors, as well as Biology majors. Hiring will be for a 10-month appointment beginning August 2025.

HVAC Repair Senior Technician in Harrisonburg

The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for an HVAC Repair Senior Technician. This is a day shift position with rotating on-call responsibilities.

Teaching/Research Postdoctoral Fellow - Data Visualization in Harrisonburg

The Department of Computer Science at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Teaching/Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in the area of Data Visualization. This position is a fixed term appointment at the rank of instructor. The successful candidate will join the Computer Science Department beginning August 2025, is a one-year appointment and may be eligible to renew for a second year. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the Computer Science Department Academic Unit Head and will be expected to teach at least 1 course per semester.

Marketing & Events Coordinator - IE in Harrisonburg

Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for more than a desk job staring at a computer screen all day? Well, you’ve found it! We have a fun work environment and engage in community change on and off campus. Join our team! Student leadership is central to all CEVC activities. Student Coordinators recruit and support their peers, connect with faculty, and coordinate with local organizations to facilitate meaningful community-based partnerships. CEVC Coordinators collaborate on one of four teams – Operations, Marketing & Events, Program & Education, or Campus & Community Partnership – to make the magic happen! Through this paid position, you’ll find a supportive environment, develop professional skills, and increase your ability to create a more caring, just world. Relax, we’re not serious 24/7. If you like to mix your focus and passion with light banter, ridiculous puns, and funny memes, then we're your people! We’re fun, we love the community, and our office space is the ultimate collab zone. We want YOU to be a part of it! Peep the CEVC website to learn more about us: https://www.jmu.edu/cevc.

Program & Education Coordinator - IE in Harrisonburg

Hey you! Yes, you. Looking for more than a desk job staring at a computer screen all day? Well, you’ve found it! We have a fun work environment and engage in community change on and off campus. Join our team! Student leadership is central to all CEVC activities. Student Coordinators recruit and support their peers, connect with faculty, and coordinate with local organizations to facilitate meaningful community-based partnerships. CEVC Coordinators collaborate on one of four teams – Operations, Marketing & Events, Program & Education, or Campus & Community Partnership – to make the magic happen! Through this paid position, you’ll find a supportive environment, develop professional skills, and increase your ability to create a more caring, just world. Relax, we’re not serious 24/7. If you like to mix your focus and passion with light banter, ridiculous puns, and funny memes, then we're your people! We’re fun, we love the community, and our office space is the ultimate collab zone. We want YOU to be a part of it! Peep https://www.jmu.edu/cevc to learn more about us.

RTA Lecturer - Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication in Harrisonburg

The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc), an independent department established at James Madison University in 2008, invites applications for a lecturer in our First-Year Writing program. The position is a full-time, Renewable Term Appointment (RTA), 10-month instructional faculty position, beginning August 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and includes generous benefits and support for professional development. We are a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone schools dedicated to the art and science of communication across a variety of modes and genres. WRTC is made up of over 20 full-time and 16 part-time faculty members, and more than 200 majors, minors, and graduate students. The College of Arts and Letters in which WRTC is housed, enrolls over 3100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. We embrace the teacher-scholar model, and encourage excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them. We look to enhance our existing interdisciplinary strengths and to extend our offerings in global cultures, politics, and religions, as well as in global justice, disability studies, and digital humanities.

Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS)/GPS - IE in Harrisonburg

The chief objective of this position is to document and map Telecommunications Infrastructure across the campus of James Madison University utilizing cartographic and remote sensing principles.

Lecturer, Department of Economics (Multiple Positions) in Harrisonburg

Closes:May 01 2025

The Department of Economics at James Madison University invites applications for multiple positions of Lecturer beginning Fall 2025. These are nontenure-track, full-time, benefits-eligible, renewable academic year positions. Teaching load is 4/4. About the Department: Economics at James Madison University is a strong and successful department with 19 full-time faculty. JMU economics graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of careers. In addition to its major programs, the economics department supports the College of Business and programs across campus with top-quality instruction. About the College: The Department of Economics resides in the College of Business. The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The College includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. Our very successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations including SAP, Fidelity, Bank of America, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies and readily engage with the College. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has approximately 4,100 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.

Registered Nurse (Part-Time) in Harrisonburg

The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.