Graduate Program Coordinator, ESP — Hybrid

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator for Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) in Fairfax, VA. The role supports admissions, enrollment, degree progress, and academic processes for graduate programs, serving as the primary contact for students and collaborating with ESP faculty and university offices.

The position is part-time with a hybrid-eligible schedule, requiring strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth program operations and successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution or equivalent
• Proven ability to administer and manage complex graduate admission processes per GMU procedures
• Plan, coordinate, and execute fall, spring, and summer academic schedules with ESP faculty and GMU staff
• Mid-level familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Navigate on-site and online databases/spreadsheets to access program information
• Excellent presentation, communication, and customer service skills; prioritize inquiries
• Experience using electronic/telecommunications software for management and communication
• Enthusiasm for higher education and research environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for graduate students in the ESP department.
• Provide accurate information about college and university procedures to students, staff, and faculty.
• Perform data entry and track progress of requests; compile monthly calendars and update the department web page.
• Prepare and troubleshoot the fall, spring, and summer class schedules and assist with recruiting events.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master of Arts in Natural or related Social Science (Preferred)

Tools

Ellucian Banner

TargetX

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

George Mason University seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator for Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) in Fairfax, VA. The role supports admissions, enrollment, degree progress, and academic processes for graduate programs, serving as the primary contact for students and collaborating with ESP faculty and university offices.

The position is part-time with a hybrid-eligible schedule, requiring strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth program operations and successful