Coordinator, Operations - Festival Conference and Student Center

Working Title: Coordinator, Operations - Festival Conference and Student Center

State Role

Title:

Program Administration Specialist I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300076 - Madison Union

Pay Band: 4

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $42,000 - $45,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 03/13/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program:
  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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Facilities & Events Team in Student Life is currently seeking applicants for a full-time position in the Festival Conference and Student Center. This position will oversee student staff to support scheduled events and maintain building operations within the Festival and contributing member of the department of Student Life. Serve as the primary backup to Building Operations Manager when unavailable. This position serves as a campus security authority under the Jean Cleary Campus Safety Act.

The Division of Student Affairs includes University Career Center, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Community Engagement and Volunteer Center, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Disability Services, Student Accountability & Restorative Practices, Sexual Orientation, Orientation & Transition, Residence Life, Student Life, University Health Center, University Recreation, and Well Dukes. The division is an integral part of the campus community and works collaboratively with the other divisions of the university in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the university.

Successful candidates will embody the values of Student Affairs at James Madison University and will infuse these values in their day-to-day practice.

Student Affairs Values:

• Focusing on Students
• Leading Courageously
• Transcending Boundaries
• Creating Belonging
• Embracing Innovation and Change
• Honoring and Valuing Our Staff
• Prioritizing Health and Well-Being

• Provides effective supervision of students to include hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling, and payroll.
• Focus on student development and engagement for student employees.
• Supervising staff will require flexible, event-driven scheduling and be responsible for building operations, including outside of normal business hours.
• Students should have a clear understanding of the expectation that they will provide quality customer service and be available before, during, and after events.
• Submit payroll to Program Support Specialist in a timely manner.
• Complete all paperwork necessary for students to begin working according to state and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with other Facility & Event team student supervisors to administer student training for central issues affecting all student staff and/or all facilities.
• Develop skill sets and work-life experiences that student employees can use for a future…