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Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs
George Mason University —Fairfax, VA
- Online Application
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- Doctoral degree
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Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
George Mason University —Fairfax, VA
- Online Application
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Criminal background check
Associate Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer for Enrollment Management and Student Success
Howard University —Washington, DC
- $175,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- University
- 403(b) matching
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Professor or Associate Professor of Nursing
George Washington University —Ashburn, VA
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
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- Doctoral degree
Associate Dean for Academic Operations, McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $80,429.00 - $157,238.93 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Registrar for Exams - Law Center
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $66,783.00 - $126,720.23 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Associate Vice President, Graduate Enrollment Management
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $135,188.00 - $264,291.85 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
SY25-26 - High School Associate Dean
Washington Leadership Academy —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- School experience
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Accessibility Associate
George Washington University —Foggy Bottom, DC
- $20.13 - $33.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Associate Director of Graduate Careers
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant to the Associate Dean
The Catholic University of America —Washington, DC
- $27.47 - $30.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
14d
Clinical Associate Professor
Howard University —Washington, DC
- $150,000 - $150,800 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- University
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
George Washington University —Foggy Bottom, DC
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Nursing
7d
Associate Professor
Howard University —Washington, DC
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Email
- Master of Social Work
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Associate Dean for Business Development
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $80,429.00 - $157,238.93 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $47,586.00 - $87,558.13 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
6d
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- $79,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Residential
- 3 years
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
University of the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Office
- 3 years
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
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Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs

George Mason University -
Fairfax, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Project team coordination
School experience
Academic program development
Doctoral degree
Program development
Strategic planning in education
Academic institution experience
Team development
Professional development support
Managing education teams
Data analytics
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Cross-functional team management
College faculty experience
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership
University experience

Full Job Description

10003422

Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

College of Science

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Faculty (Salaried)

George Mason University

Department: College of Science

Classification: Administrative Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Office of Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs within the College of Science will advance the college’s mission through visionary leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The unit is responsible for identifying and implementing transformative initiatives that enhance academic excellence, student and faculty success, and community engagement. It serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, institutional alignment, and continuous improvement, ensuring the college remains responsive to emerging trends in science education.

About the Position:

The Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs will be a vital member of the Mason Science executive leadership team. This position is charged with the planning, execution, and continuation of strategies for innovation and excellence in the areas of academic, student, and faculty affairs, strategic enrollment management, and community engagement. This position additionally serves as the college’s deputy, acting for the Dean when the Dean is unavailable.

Responsibilities:

College Affairs Leadership and Operations

Oversees the college affairs functions and offices in the position portfolio;
Ensures continuous alignment with the college’s mission and strategic plan, monitoring progress and evaluating performance;
Oversees the college’s strategy for development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and student support;
Oversees the college's enrollment management strategy, including setting both new and continuing student targets, recruitment, marketing, admissions, and student support and retention;
Oversees the college’s strategy and processes for faculty recruitment, hiring, development, and performance evaluation;
Manages direct reports to ensure collaboration and continuity among them and their associated teams;
Serves as a liaison between the Dean’s Office and academic departments to ensure alignment and effective implementation of initiatives; and
By request, attends meetings and directs the college on the Dean’s behalf.

Strategic Initiatives and Innovation

Leads the implementation and assesses progress of strategic initiatives as identified in the college’s strategic plan, as well as related initiatives as directed by the Dean;
Promotes a culture of innovation and collaborates with stakeholders to identify and assess emerging strategic opportunities for the college;
Monitors progression toward goals, including data analysis and tracking of key performance indicators; and
Supports the development of interdisciplinary programs, new academic offerings, and cross-unit collaborations.

Internal and External Relations

Collaborates with the college’s research, business operations, advancement and communications teams to support and promote the college’s initiatives and achievements;
Represents the college in university-wide committees and task forces;
Fosters collaborative and transparent communication, both internal and external to the college; and
Oversees special projects and performs other related duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required Qualifications:

Terminal degree in a related field;
Substantive leadership experience in higher education (or similarly complex organization), such as department chair, associate dean, or equivalent administrative role (typically five or more years);
Demonstrable experience with the formulation and execution of strategic, high-level initiatives proven impactful for stakeholders;
Experience as associate professor or higher with ability to meet tenure requirements;
Experience effectively managing large teams;
Experience using data to glean insights about plans or operations; and
Significant record of timely, clear, and professional communication and collaboration skills (e.g., leading or co-chairing cross-functional committees or task forces).

Proven ability to:

Lead strategic, high-level initiatives (e.g., program launches, cross-unit collaborations, institutional planning efforts) with demonstrable positive outcomes;
Manage complex projects (e.g., coordination across multiple groups/units);
Foster the professional development of direct reports;
Leverage data to formulate insights and execute college-wide or otherwise large-scale action plans; and
Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant experience as strategic academic leader, including leadership roles at the college, school, and/or university level;
Demonstrable experience with change management across teams;
Demonstrable experience building high-performing teams that work together to achieve impactful goals; and
Experience collecting and managing data.

Demonstrable knowledge of:

Higher education trends, especially in STEM fields (e.g., experiential learning, workforce/market demands);
Change management and organizational development;
Budget and resource management; and
State, accreditor, and university policy compliance.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV for review.

Posting Open Date: November 5, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: December 5, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs

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SY25-26 - High School Associate Dean

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