Associate Director, Programs & Student Services

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Associate Director for Programs within the Early Identification Program (EIP) under University Life in Fairfax, VA. This full-time, hybrid role leads program operations, supervision, and large events while coordinating with school partners and families to support first-generation college access.

The role emphasizes budgeting, assessment, and program development, with a focus on student services, admissions, and scholarships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supervising professional staff, including performance evaluations.
• Experience with budget oversight and forecasting.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting to inform decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff and setting performance expectations.
• Plan and develop programmatic initiatives for EIP.
• Oversee student services, enrollment decisions, and family communications.
• Lead department events including major Board and graduation ceremonies.
• Coordinate with school partners, Mason staff, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Data analysis & reporting

Project management

Communication skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Job description

George Mason University is seeking an Associate Director for Programs within the Early Identification Program (EIP) under University Life in Fairfax, VA. This full-time, hybrid role leads program operations, supervision, and large events while coordinating with school partners and families to support first-generation college access.

The role emphasizes budgeting, assessment, and program development, with a focus on student services, admissions, and scholarships.