Kinesiology Academic Advisor

Working Title: Kinesiology Academic Advisor

State Role Title:N/A

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

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100051 - Kinesiology Department

Pay Band:

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

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

Beginning Review Date:4/24/2026

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:

This position's primary purpose is to provide comprehensive academic advising to current and prospective undergraduates in the Department of Kinesiology, including first-year and transfer students. The advisor will guide students in developing academic plans that align with their personal goals, covering General Education, major requirements, and various academic opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Academic Advising and Student Support: Provide comprehensive academic advising to current and prospective undergraduates in the Department of Kinesiology, including first-year and transfer students. Guide students in developing academic plans that align with their professional and personal goals, covering General Education, major requirements, and various academic opportunities. Support students on academic probation or suspension by clarifying expectations and helping them identify strategies to improve their academic performance

* Technology and Data Management: Use campus-wide advising technology to maintain accurate electronic student records, ensuring that all data is current and reliable. Contributes to the accuracy and accessibility of both online and print advising resources.

* Collaboration and Partnership Building: Serve as a liaison and resource for faculty and administrators in the college, fostering strong partnerships across academic departments and with campus colleagues. Collaborate on the development and maintenance of updated advising resources, ensuring that both students and staff have access to accurate and current information that supports academic success.

* University and Community Service: Participates in Kinesiology departmental meetings, shares information, and engages in professional development opportunities (e.g. those offered by University Advising). Serves on committees, projects, and initiatives that benefit the college and university community. Represents the department at recruitment events, providing prospective students with information about academic programs.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required
-Master's degree.
-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate meaningfully with undergraduates.
-Willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.
-Excellent oral and written communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to multitask and navigate integrated student information systems in a dynamic environment.
-Exceptional work ethic.
-Demonstrated commitment to building a welcoming work environment.

Preferred
-Academic advising experience working directly with students in higher education.
-Experience advising in Kinesiology, Health Sciences, or related programs.
-Strong attention to detail combined with appreciation for the big picture.
-Familiarity with national trends and best practices in academic advising profession and higher education.
-Ability to multitask and navigate integrated student information systems in a dynamic environment.
-Experience with learning, interpreting, and articulating complex academic requirements, policies, and procedures.

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 jobs@jmu.edu. 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.