Assistant Director, Academic Resources & Data Analytics

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Resources to lead personnel actions, payroll oversight, and budget coordination within Academic Affairs. The role works closely with HR, Finance, and university leadership to drive efficient operations and informed decision making.

The position emphasizes change management, data reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to support divisional priorities and institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Strong budgeting, financial analysis, and data analytics skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel actions, recruitment, and salary analyses across Academic Resources.
• Coordinate division-wide budget development and related reporting.
• Oversee summer/winter payroll and related incentive allocations.
• Serve as primary liaison with HR, Finance, Payroll, and university leadership.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM & ERP

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM & ERP

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Resources to lead personnel actions, payroll oversight, and budget coordination within Academic Affairs. The role works closely with HR, Finance, and university leadership to drive efficient operations and informed decision making.

The position emphasizes change management, data reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to support divisional priorities and institutional goals.