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James Madison University is hiring an Academic Program Review Coordinator. The coordinator manages academic program reviews by coordinating schedules, organizing site visits, and assisting academic units with planning and logistics to ensure program excellence and accreditation compliance.

Highlights

Coordinates timeline, scheduling, and activities related to the annual academic program review (APR) schedule.
Guides academic units in APR activities, including report preparation, committee composition, and site visit logistics.
Manages communications and records across academic units and divisions.
Updates APR guidance documents following institutional best practices.
Oversees acknowledgement letters, APR dossiers, and communications.
Provides regular updates and reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum.
Requires a bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license.
Needs strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
Must be available to work outside regular business hours during reviews.
Experience with higher education assessment, program reviews, and Microsoft Word is preferred.

Academic Program Review Coordinator Full Description

Working Title:Academic Program Review Coordinator

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: Faculty and Curriculum

Department:100195 - V Prov Faculty and Curriculum

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

Beginning Review Date: 3/22/2026

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:

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Curriculum seeks an academic program (APR) review coordinator. JMU academic programs undergo regular review to ensure excellence and to satisfy accreditation requirements. The APR coordinator will be a vital team member, working across Academic Affairs to coordinate APRs, organize site visits for outside consultants, and assist academic units with planning and logistics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates timeline, scheduling and activities related to annual APR schedule.
• Provides guidance to academic units for APR activities including preparation of internal report, committee composition, site visit logistics and final report processing.
• Manages communications and records across academic units and divisions.
• Updates APR guidance documents according to institutional best practices.
• Oversees acknowledgement letters, APR dossiers and APR communications.
• Provides regular updates and reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum.
• Provides management and assistance in other capacities as needed.

Qualifications:

Required
• Licensed driver
• Availability to work outside of regular business hours during academic program reviews
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules
• Demonstrated commitment to building environments that are accessible and welcoming
• Ability to use Microsoft Word
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred
• Experience working in higher education assessment and program review
• Experience with cyclical review processes

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.

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