Programs & Operations Lead, External Initiatives

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Health Coverage

Retirement Options

Well-Being program

Tuition Waiver Program

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Coordinator of Programs & Operations to support External Initiatives and Lab School statewide programs. You will lead planning, logistics, recruiting, communications, and data activities across multiple grants and partnerships.

The role requires coordinating diverse teams, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with university and grant requirements, while supervising students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and leading clear, timely communications with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, and personnel including supervision of student staff.
• Ability to anticipate program needs and translate priorities into action with high accuracy.
• Experience coordinating program and office operations and developing efficient processes.
• Ability to manage program data, prepare surveys and reports for evaluation and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and day-to-day operations of multiple initiatives and Lab School programs.
• Manage logistics: venues, contracts, registration, lodging, travel, purchasing, materials, communications, attendance.
• Coordinate concurrent scopes of work, timelines, priority setting, and deliverables.
• Oversee purchasing, invoicing, contracts, and related processes in line with policies and grants.
• Lead recruitment, communications, marketing, data collection, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as primary operational contact for participants, partners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication strategy development

Project/Program coordination

Staff supervision

Operational planning

Data reporting & analysis

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe applications

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Coordinator of Programs & Operations to support External Initiatives and Lab School statewide programs. You will lead planning, logistics, recruiting, communications, and data activities across multiple grants and partnerships.

The role requires coordinating diverse teams, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with university and grant requirements, while supervising students and staff.