Assistant Dean, Graduate Academic Affairs

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA seeks an Assistant Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs to lead graduate policy and programs for CHSS. The role manages staff, coordinates with Graduate Division and university offices, and oversees academic actions from inquiry to degree conferral.

The position requires a Master's degree and demonstrated experience in graduate policy, recruitment support, and leadership. Hybrid work arrangement and visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience directing and composing reports to support program growth and goals.
• Experience developing plans and materials to support recruitment efforts.
• Experience mentoring others to work as a team and to utilize a growth mindset.
• Experience making independent decisions related to graduate admission policy and process.
• Experience in providing independent advice to constituents regarding policy interpretation and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Program Management: supervise and advise on academic actions; ensure full use of advising systems; drive policy-oriented projects.
• Academic Planning: conduct college-level reviews; ensure integrity of degree processes from matriculation to conferral.
• Communication: communicate degree requirements and progress to university units; review and update policies.
• Management and Leadership: supervise Graduate Success Fellows; coordinate with admissions, enrollment, and registrar offices; advise non-degree students.
• Academic Standards: leverage PatriotConnect; manage office communications; maintain degree and site policies; represent CHSS on committees.
• Program Management Support: advise on annual assessments; provide proxy votes on committees; ensure timely communication of office business.

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Communication

Team mentoring

Independent decisions

Project management

Microsoft Office

Web maintenance

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA seeks an Assistant Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs to lead graduate policy and programs for CHSS. The role manages staff, coordinates with Graduate Division and university offices, and oversees academic actions from inquiry to degree conferral.

The position requires a Master's degree and demonstrated experience in graduate policy, recruitment support, and leadership. Hybrid work arrangement and visa sponsorship not available.