Student Outreach Coordinator

The George Mason University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, seeks candidates for a Student Outreach Coordinator. George Mason University 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.

The College’s Undergraduate Academic Affairs office addresses the academic needs of Humanities and Social Sciences undergraduate students, including providing information for prospective students, welcoming incoming students, assisting academic units in student outreach and promotion of academic programs, and providing student support and engagement opportunities for undergraduates enrolled in Humanities and Social Sciences majors. Academic Affairs is also responsible for developing and providing guidance for college-level academic policies and procedures, answering questions about academic policies and concerns posed by students or university partners, and working with various units inside and outside of CHSS to ensure that the needs of the College’s students are met.

Responsibilities:

The Student Outreach Coordinator assists the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) in meeting the recruitment, enrollment, and enrichment needs of its students. The Coordinator must anticipate and understand the needs and interests of current and prospective students, and articulate these to the College’s twenty-three degrees with knowledge, empathy, and enthusiasm. The Student Outreach Coordinator should believe deeply in the value and mission of humanities and social sciences and will be able to work collaboratively with a range of campus partners to enrich the experiences of undergraduate students.

The Student Outreach Coordinator reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Success and is an integral member of a team of Academic Affairs professionals that is proactive in the development and delivery of programming and student support services. This position combines detailed information-sharing and advocacy for each of the twenty-three degrees offered in CHSS, and connects both prospective and current students with faculty and opportunities in their chosen field of study. The Student Outreach Coordinator works collaboratively with the units to meet student needs and provide a more enriching and satisfying experience to undergraduate students. The Coordinator’s major responsibilities include the following:

Lead the College’s admissions and recruitment efforts;
Plan and coordinate annual and one-time small and large-scale events involving undergraduate students (examples of prior events include lunches with the College Deans, career link-ups, research symposium, scholarship and award receptions, etc);
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective student visits and orientation of incoming CHSS freshmen and transfer students at events planned by our Mason partner offices (Admissions, Orientation and Family Programs);
In conjunction with the CHSS Academic Affairs team and faculty, develop and implement population-specific co-curricular activities and student support services for undergraduate students in the college, including those to be delivered to students in the college's Learning Community, as well as the College's student recognition programs (scholarships, awards, etc); and
In collaboration with the College's Marketing and Communications team, utilize the College's social media platforms, as well as the website, to foster effective communication with prospective and current undergraduate students. Engage in communication campaigns including semesterly course promotion, registration encouragements, and student involvement campaigns.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs administration, counseling, or an academic discipline in CHSS; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the degree;
Public speaking experience, with demonstrated written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to manage multiple projects;
Demonstrated analytical abilities;
Service orientation, with evidence of success working in collaborative teams;
Proven experience building and maintaining successful collaborative relationships in a diverse community; and
Ability to effectively use various software programs, including Microsoft Office suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs administration, counseling, or an academic discipline in CHSS; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the advanced degree;
Experience working in orientation, admissions, or first year programming within higher education;
Experience preparing e-newsletters or other forms of electronic communication; and
Occasional evening and weekend work hours may be required, as necessary.

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