Student Support & Administrative Coordinator

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Student Support & Administrative Coordinator

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program in the Office of the Provost at George Mason University seeks to hire an organized, energetic, self-motivated individual to work approximately 20 hours per week as Student Support & Administrative Coordinator.

George Mason has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

About the Department:

George Mason University’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is a unique program created specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and seek to complete their Bachelor’s degree, with a specialized technology-rich concentration. Designed with the adult-learner in mind, but open to students of all ages, the BAS degree offers a flexible learning experience for students.

About the Position:

The program, located in the Office of the Provost, seeks a Student Support & Administrative Coordinator who will support the Program Director.

Responsibilities:

Student Support:

Entry-level academic advising, to include communicating BAS degree requirements to current and prospective students, educating students about university deadlines, policies, and procedures, etc.;

Serve as the first point of contact for the office, including screening and routing emails;

Maintain advising materials;

Help students initiate academic actions (e.g., course substitutions, transfer credit inquiries, and evaluations);

Participate in virtual events (e.g., orientation, recruitment activities); and

Collaborate with BAS faculty and staff on program activities, events, and marketing materials.

Administrative :

Provide administrative support to Program Director;

Work with other university administrative offices to schedule courses and publication of course schedules with coordination of Program Director;

Assist with program assessment and data collection;

Manage production of department newsletter;

Send announcements and ad hoc emails to student listserv; and

Maintain and regularly update department website and all social media accounts.

Required Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Previous experience providing administrative support;

Demonstrated interest in academic advising and student support;

Demonstrated interest in working with transfer students and contemporary students; and

Website design skills; experience using social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in higher education;

Previous experience advising college students;

General knowledge of curriculum at George Mason University; and

Experience with (or the ability to learn how to use) systems for academic advising (Banner, Degree Works, Navigate).