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Education Support Specialist III

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA, VA
Closing date
Apr 5, 2019

Job Details

Job Category : Classified Staff

Working hours :

Salary : Commensurate with education and experience.

Web Announcement :
Undergraduate Academic Advisor

The George Mason University Department of Computer Science, within the Volgenau School of Engineering, is seeking a well-qualified individual to serve as Undergraduate Academic Advisor. 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.

Responsibilities: Undergraduate Academic Advisor: This position includes the individual advising of current undergraduate students and prospective undergraduate students on a walk-in basis. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Perform administrative tasks related to students’ progression in their computer science degree programs, educate students about university policies, and follow administrative procedures related to applications for course transfers, substitutions and waivers, and graduation.
  • Maintain accurate records of interactions with students;
  • Promptly provide e-mailed advising notes to students and to the student files;
  • Refer students with academic progress issues or special requests to VSE Student Services or Department Assoc. Chair as appropriate;
  • Refer students, as appropriate, to specialized university offices for such issues as comprehensive counseling, financial assistance, study abroad, etc.;
  • Participate in the development, implementation, review, presentation and revision of orientations for first-year and transfer students;
  • Attend and represent the CS Department at university advising seminars, trainings and open houses;
  • Conduct graduation checks and transcript evaluations;
  • Evaluate and provided recommendations for academic actions such as warnings or terminations; and
  • Design and edit advising materials. Administrative Support:
  • Undergraduate Accreditation Support;
  • Monitors schedule of the Associate Chair;
  • Responds to general phone, e-mail and in-person questions of prospective and admitted students and their families and directs and distributes inquiries to appropriate faculty and staff; and
  • Provides general office clerical support as needed.

    Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in front of office or customer service environment;
  • Strong interpersonal, time-management, coordination, planning and organizational skills;
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet;
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize and learn computer programs/applications;
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations;
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
  • Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field is preferred;
  • Candidates with previous academic advising experience, or those who have previous coursework in computer science or engineering; and
  • Familiarity with ABET accreditation procedures and Banner is a plus.

Special Instructions : For full consideration, please complete the online application at http://hr.gmu.edu for position 01689Z; and attach a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references with contact information.

MasonAd : Great Careers Begin at Mason!

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report Up and Coming spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Masons diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

Equity Statement : George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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MSN 3C3
Fairfax
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22030
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