Top 9 Academic advisor Jobs in Harrisonburg Va

Academic Advisor - Athletics
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
College of Arts and Letters (CAL) Academic Advisor
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- High school
- Driver's License
- Pet insurance
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GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)
Access and Enrollment —Harrisonburg, VA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- School experience
- High school
- Driver's License
- Pet insurance
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Director of Career Services
EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY —Harrisonburg, VA
- $36,000 - $56,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
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- Customer service
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Senior Assistant Director - Centennial Scholars
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Assistant Director - Centennial Scholars
Access and Enrollment —Harrisonburg, VA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree

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Academic Advisor - Athletics

James Madison University -
Harrisonburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 a year

Qualifications

Experience working with post-secondary students
NCAA standards
Academic institution experience
Bachelor's degree
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
NCAA rules
University experience

Full Job Description

20002162

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletics

Faculty (Salaried)

James Madison University

Working Title: Academic Advisor - Athletics

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: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300030 - Student Athlete Services

Pay Band:

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $45,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? N/A

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 08/23/2026

About JMU:

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.

General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Academic Advisor working with student athletes from assigned Olympic sports. This position is a full-time, 12 month position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide academic advising to assigned teams in compliance with university and NCAA guidelines and in partnership with university major advisors.
Ensure students are in the correct classes towards major and meeting percentage.
Monitor academic progress of assigned teams. Provide reports on the academic status of assigned teams to Head Coaches of assigned teams and the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success in regularly established meetings attended by the aforementioned individuals.
Make necessary and appropriate referrals to campus resources, provide timely and accurate reports on academic status of assigned teams to appropriate Head Coaches and Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success Additionally, assisting with program reports on student-athletes sent to faculty members.
Assist at-risk student-athletes with academic recovery plans, coordinate travel letters for assigned teams for absences due to team travel.
Assist with recruitment of prospective student-athletes as needed with coaches and SAS staff.
Monitor NCAA progress toward the degree and continuing academic eligibility for all assigned student-athletes. Maintain current and accurate knowledge of all JMU degrees, majors, minors and pre-professional programs and how they affect continuing academic eligibility for student-athletes.
Maintain compliance with all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Maintain compliance with all applicable rules/laws relative to student privacy and FERPA.
Assist with summer orientation and study hall supervision.
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of two years’ experience in academic advising of a comparable field of advising.
Proven experience working with diverse populations
Previous work experience in higher education
Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and progress towards degree completion requirements
Ability to work nights and weekends

Preferred:

Master’s Degree
Previous experience working with at-risk individuals/student-athletes
Previous experience at Division 1 institutions

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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