Coordinator Student Life, Leadership

Working Title: Coordinator for Student Life, Leadership Experiences

State Role

Title:

Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300311 - Dux Leadership Center

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $44,192 - $47,000

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: 10/8/2026

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

Student Leadership and Involvement in Student Life at James Madison University is currently seeking applicants for the Coordinator for Student Life, Leadership Experiences. This position will provide support to our student leadership programs, supervise one graduate assistant, as well as undergraduate student employees, and provide direction for the Make Your Mark on Madison Program. 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, the Office of the Dean of Students, Disability Services, Student Accountability & Restorative Practices, 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

Employee Supervision (20%):
Supervise the Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development and various undergraduate student employees, including the Student Directors for the Make Your Mark on Madison program. Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, payroll processing, and employment documentation. Foster a welcoming and supportive team culture by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities, and promoting excellence, accountability, and mutual respect.

MYMOM (35%) :
Implement, maintain, and annually assess the Make Your Mark on Madison Program (MYMOM). This includes programming, marketing, scheduling, assessment, and recruitment of leadership counselors. Attending and co‑leading Monday program nights with Student Directors is expected. Teach and accept full responsibility for all aspects of HRD 475, the 3-credit hour academic course during fall semester for the…