James Madison University·Harrisonburg, Virginia
Provide academic advising to student-athletes in Olympic sports to ensure compliance with university and NCAA guidelines. Monitor academic progress, coordinate recovery plans for at-risk students, and collaborate with coaches and faculty.
Academic Advisor - Athletics
State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics
300030 - Student Athlete Services
Pay Rate: Maximum Starting
Specify Range or Amount: $45,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? N/A
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A
Beginning Review Date: 08/23/2026
Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
engaged with ideas and the world.
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.
James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Academic Advisor working with student athletes from assigned Olympic sports. This position is a full-time, 12 month position with a comprehensive benefits package.
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.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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.
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.
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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in academic advising or a comparable field. Candidates must have knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and the ability to work nights and weekends.
Market context
Academic Advisor - Athletics roles in Virginia are often tied to student-athlete support, NCAA compliance, and retention needs, so demand tends to follow campus enrollment and athletics program activity. These openings are competitive because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree, advising experience, and working knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules, plus flexibility for nights and weekends. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show advising experience, compliance awareness, and schedule flexibility.