Associate Director of Nursing - University Health Center

Working Title: Associate Director of Nursing – University Health Center

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: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300016 – Student Health Serv

Pay Rate: Pay Range: $90,000 – $94,000

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: 03/30/2026

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.

The University Health Center (UHC) is a comprehensive, student-centered clinic providing inclusive, confidential medical services designed to support student well‑being and academic success. The UHC delivers a broad range of clinical services—including primary and acute care, nurse triage, nutrition counseling, athletic training, and on‑site lab and pharmacy—in a collaborative, safety-oriented environment that prioritizes evidence-based practice and patient rights. This role offers an inspiring opportunity for nursing leaders to elevate care standards, strengthen a culture of compassion and excellence, and guide a talented clinical team dedicated to patient advocacy and evidence-based practice.

As a leader at the UHC, you will have the chance to shape the future of campus healthcare, mentor the next generation of nursing professionals, and champion initiatives that meaningfully impact student health and well‑being.

Lead and supervise the nursing team, including overseeing staffing and scheduling processes, training programs, budget management and professional development efforts. This position has several direct reports.

Oversee daily clinical operations in partnership with the Medical Director and Associate Director of Business Operations.

Manage quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and clinical risk assessment.

Contribute to departmental planning, policy development, and decision-making as part of the UHC Director's Group.

Serve as liaison to campus partners and support outreach, marketing, and website needs.

Provide direct patient care as needed within all areas of the University Health Center.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current RN license in the state of VA
• Recent clinical experience in nursing
• Experience working in a nursing leadership role

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field
• Experience working in college health or with adolescent and young adult patient populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of community or public health nursing principles and practices

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