Senior Manager, Academic Resources & Analytics

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Resources in Harrisonburg, VA, to provide leadership for administrative and operational functions within Academic Affairs. This role supervises personnel actions, payroll, budgeting, reporting, and data analytics, while advancing Oracle HCM/ERP initiatives and process improvements.

The incumbent will liaise with HR, Finance, and university leadership to drive efficiency and strategic priorities across Academic Resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with preference for master's.
• Strong budget, data analytics, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel actions, recruitment, and salary reviews.
• Coordinate division budget and payroll processes.
• Lead data reporting and analytics for Academic Resources.
• Manage change initiatives and ERP implementation in AA.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and university leadership.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Leadership experience

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree (prefer master)

Tools

Power BI

PeopleSoft/Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

James Madison University is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Resources in Harrisonburg, VA, to provide leadership for administrative and operational functions within Academic Affairs. This role supervises personnel actions, payroll, budgeting, reporting, and data analytics, while advancing Oracle HCM/ERP initiatives and process improvements.

The incumbent will liaise with HR, Finance, and university leadership to drive efficiency and strategic priorities across Academic Resources.