Department: University Life - Early Identification Program
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax
Telework Friendly: Yes
Salary: Starting in the low $60k's; salary commensurate with education and experience.
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
Early Identification Program (EIP) encourages first-generation college bound students to enroll in college and succeed once admitted. By providing academic, career, and personal/social resources, EIP promotes life-long learning through value in education, respect, ethics, leadership, and advocacy.
About the Position:
Employing an anti-deficit approach to working with First-Generation College Bound students, the Assistant Director for College Success- STEM Engagement & Career Readiness (ADCS) plays a pivotal role in ensuring students and their families are ready and prepared to successfully navigate secondary school and transition to a post-secondary institution. The ADCS is a thought partner to the Director, Associate Director, and program staff to help provide strategies for the implementation of best practices in support of first-generation college bound students throughout the region. Assistant Director for College Success- STEM Engagement & Career Readiness manages the provision of academic supports and enrichment activities, designed to increase first generation college bound students career readiness, and understanding of the college application process. Additionally, the ADCS co-manages programmatic efforts that support the academic success of program participants and assists in serving as a liaison to EIP’s public school and campus-based partners to ensure the administration of school-based programs are seamless, safe, and impactful. The ADCS also serves as an instructor for the EIP’s university transition course for program alumni attending Mason. The ADCS is expected to work occasional evenings and weekends and to facilitate site visits and school-based visits (when necessary). This role reports to the Associate Director.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Director, College Success (Career Readiness & STEM Engagement) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Posting Open Date: December 8, 2023
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 8, 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/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
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.
Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Thank you
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to personalize content such as job recommendations, and to analyze our traffic. You consent to our cookies if you click "I Accept". If you click on "I Do Not Accept", then we will not use cookies but you may have a deteriorated user experience. You can change your settings by clicking on the Settings link on the top right of the device.