Working Title: Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program Director

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: 540970 - SVMEP 2024-2025 Main Award

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $52,000 - $58,345 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/30/2026

About JMU:

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

Vision
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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:

The Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program (SVMEP) is hiring for a full-time Program Director. SVMEP provides quality academic support services and advocacy to newly arrived migrant families in the community. SVMEP staff visit the families in their homes and migrant camps to assess their needs and aid the students and young adults in achieving their educational goals. SVMEP is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is a forward-thinking and dynamic organization that strives to cultivate a shared sense of purpose in building healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive and flourish. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).

CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time program staff, ensuring high-quality performance, adherence to program requirements, and fidelity to the Migrant Education Program model.
2. Provide ongoing leadership and support to staff through regular individual supervision, team meetings, professional development opportunities, and coordination of required state-sponsored migrant education trainings.
3. Oversee the collection, management, and reporting of program data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance with grant requirements, and timely submission of all required reports and documentation.
4. Maintain and monitor data integrity within state information systems, including MSDC and MSIX, ensuring records are current, accurate, and compliant with state and federal guidelines.
5. Assist with grant administration and fiscal management by supporting budget implementation, processing program purchases, tracking expenditures, and ensuring responsible use of grant funds.
6. Develop, maintain, and strengthen collaborative partnerships with schools, community organizations, institutions of higher education, student groups, and migrant families to enhance program effectiveness and service delivery.
7. Represent the program within the community and serve as a liaison to key stakeholders, promoting awareness of program services and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
8. Lead strategic planning and implementation efforts to expand program services into additional regions of Virginia, including the eastern and southern portions of the state.
9. Assess community needs and coordinate outreach efforts in new service areas to support successful program growth and increased access for eligible migrant children and families.
10. Ensure all program activities comply with applicable federal, state, university, and grant requirements while supporting continuous program improvement and achievement of program goals.

Qualifications:

-Preferred Bachelor's degree in education, social work, human services, public administration, or a related field.
-Preferred three years of progressively responsible experience managing educational, youth development, family support, community-based, or grant-funded programs.
-Experience supervising and developing staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and team leadership.
-Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
-Experience collecting, managing, and reporting program data.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with schools, community organizations, families, and other stakeholders.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

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.

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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.