Strategic Associate Director, Transition Programs

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

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Associate Director, University Studies, Transition Programs in Fairfax, VA. The role oversees the Transition to Mason courses, manages curriculum development, staff training, and campus partnerships to boost student success and enrollment.

Responsibilities include curriculum content creation, learning outcomes design, and compliance with accreditation standards, while leading marketing efforts for course registration and ensuring program effectiveness

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with programmatic assessment and curriculum design.
• Experience leading professional staff and student employees.
• Knowledge of assessment practices and university transition programs.
• Ability to analyze data and guide program decisions.
• Experience using learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the University Studies Leadership Team to assess and improve operations.
• Oversees design, implementation, and improvement of Transition to Mason courses (UNIV 100/108/150/300).
• Manages course operations, faculty and peer advisor training, and campus partnerships.
• Leads marketing to boost course registration and ensures accreditation compliance.
• supervises staff including Graduate Professional Assistants and Training staff.
• Develops and maintains partnerships across the university for first‑year and transfer students.

Skills

Advanced degree

Program management

Curriculum development

Assessment practices

Team leadership

Data analysis

LMS proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

George Mason University is seeking an Associate Director, University Studies, Transition Programs in Fairfax, VA. The role oversees the Transition to Mason courses, manages curriculum development, staff training, and campus partnerships to boost student success and enrollment.

Responsibilities include curriculum content creation, learning outcomes design, and compliance with accreditation standards, while leading marketing efforts for course registration and ensuring program effectiveness