Department: College of Science - Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Classification: Education Support Spec 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 04
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
The College of Science's Office of Academic and Student Affairs is responsible for enhancing and strengthening all aspects of the student experience (pre-admission through graduation). The Office is the primary physical space to welcome current and prospective students, as well as other visitors to the college, and provides guidance and support through recruitment, admissions, advising, assessment, retention, and student engagement.
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (A-JEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes anti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
The Academic & Retention Coordinator in the College of Science (COS) engages students in COS majors and minors in promoting their academic, professional, and overall development throughout the undergraduate experience (pre-admission through graduation). This key position, within the Office of Academic & Student Affairs dean's office, supports students' success by constructing meaningful educational plans which are compatible with their interests, strengths, and life goals. The Academic & Retention Coordinator works with Academic Advisors in COS to provide academic and developmental advising individual and group settings for students, to support increased student persistence and retention. The Academic & Retention Coordinator works with the Academic Advisors to encourage the successful completion of degree requirements, help to ensure timely graduation, and foster the development of the whole student.
The position is hybrid eligible with a three day on-site, two days remote (3/2) work schedule.
Responsibilities:
Academic Advising and Retention Activities:
Student Affairs:
File Creation and Management:
Performs other related duties as assigned. Seeks out opportunities to improve office operations and makes recommendations for their implementation.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Advising and Retention Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: April 26, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 10, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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