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    Director of Youth Programs, School of Professional and Continuing Education - Harrisonburg, United States - State of Virginia

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    Working Title:
    Director of Youth Programs, School of Professional and Continuing Education


    State Role Title:
    N/A


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


    Position Status:
    Full-Time


    College/Division:
    School of Professional & Continuing Education


    Department:
    Non-Credit Events


    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? No


    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


    Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C.

    and Richmond, VA.

    With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

    The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 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.

    The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship.

    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:


    The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) advances JMU's vision to be the national model for the engaged university by responding to individual, business, and community needs through transformative educational programs and experiences.

    The Director of Youth Programs serves as the primary point of contact for SPCE's K-12 youth programming.

    Work closely with K-12 school systems, JMU academic departments, and parents, to develop and implement all K-12 youth programming, recruit instructors and counselors, develop and track program-level budgets, and administer and collect assessment data.


    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Develop and implement comprehensive K-12 youth programs aligned with SPCE and JMU missions.
    • Design curriculum, activities, and initiatives that engage K-12 students in meaningful educational experiences.
    • Oversee all aspects of program operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
    • Handle all financial aspects of K-12 programs, including the development and monitoring of individual program budgets, comprehensive budget, purchasing, and credit card reconciliation.
    • Cultivate partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and educational stakeholders.
    • Serve as a liaison between the university and external partners to promote collaboration and support.
    • Organize outreach events, workshops, and informational sessions to engage the community in youth program initiatives.
    • Recruit, hire, and train staff members responsible for delivering youth programs and services.
    • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to program staff to ensure effective program implementation.
    • Conduct performance evaluations and professional development activities for program staff.
    • In collaboration with SPCE's Director of Marketing and Recruitment, develop marketing and recruitment strategies to attract K-12 students to university youth programs.
    • Coordinate outreach efforts to diverse student populations and underserved communities.
    • Implement retention initiatives to foster ongoing participation and engagement among program participants.
    • Stay abreast of current trends, best practices, and research in K-12 education and youth development.
    • Build relationships with other university youth professionals to share resources and collaborate on shared initiatives.

    Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of event and program planning/management.
    • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
    • Experience with budget management.
    • Demonstrated ability to assess programs using appropriate evaluation tools.
    • Experience supervising, training, and evaluating full-time and part-time staff.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

    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.


    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


    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:

    Reasonable Accommodation:


    If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at or 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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