James Madison University Employer Reviews

A basic assistant job where you do anything from errands to copies to just waiting for someone to come in so you could help them.

In the information technology arena, it's a slow pace, technically and culturally about ten years behind. Co-workers were nice, but management did not have vision or trust, so no one really grows. It might just be the difference between the state and the private sector.

During my Master’s degree at JMU, I have had the opportunity and luxury of having a graduate assistantship where I have been responsible for teaching the human biomechanics laboratory to juniors and seniors. I am solely responsible for teaching the biomechanics lab; I teach three sections per week and currently have a total of seventy (70) students. – more... Within the lab, we perform activities that correspond to the lectures the students are being taught so that they can see the concepts put into action. Concepts that we cover are gait analysis, ergonomic efficiency, coefficient of restitution, among many others.

Through teaching I have been able to enhance my teaching style to meet the needs of all the different types of students (visual learners, hands-on learners, soak it all up learners) and enhance my presentations to reach all of the students. – less

It was fun job and I enjoyed working with the athletes and co-workers daily. Being confined to a desk most of the day was very challenging an not suited for my personality

JMU gave me the ability to affect change and take on significant responsibility while still a student. The culture of empowerment for students is pervasive throughout many departments, but most notably in FSL. I would suggest any student looking to gain real-world experience that includes the responsibilities and frustrations you will see daily in the – more... 'real world', JMU is a place to do it. – less

The Blue Ridge AHEC is a partner program of the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at James Madison University.
Blue Ridge AHEC offers health and human service providers access to trained health care interpreters on an as-needed basis. The service improves the LEP (Limited English Proficient) community's access to health and human – more... services. – less

A typical day was from 8-5 p.m. Working the Registrar's office consisted of multi-tasking of acquiring transcripts; pulling records from files drawers in a vault and on computer from request order forms. Also request forms for change of major; setting up schedules for students through a software database. Took in grades from teachers and followed through – more... on paperwork so students would acquire their grade reports. Also helped with verifying graduation status and setting up graduation programs. The Alumni office was strictly data entry from data sources given to us by The Advancement offices, The Breeze (JMU Magazine), for organizations on campus to add information to JMU alumni database information. Several times a year setting up an Alumni meeting on campus for board members or specific former classes or societies. This was considered overtime.
Alumni 1990-1994 Registrar 1995-1997 – less

Worked on computer all day.
Great co-workers
very laid back

it was a student job. Didnt last long. Made you work in very cold conditions. I left when I could

James Madison University was a great place to work. The coaching staff is one of the smartest and most dedicated to success that I have been a part of. I am thankful to have such a wonderful experience in my time there.

I worked here as a tutor for two semesters during college. It was a good experience and I expect it would be very similar at any school.

Research experience at JMU helped me to continue followed my career path.

I had so many wonderful opportunities at JMU. They believe in growth, learning and professional development. If I ever moved back to the area, it'd be the only place I'd apply again.