Program Manager for Faculty Affairs and Development

The George Mason University Office of Faculty affairs and Development invite applications for the position of Program Manager for Faculty Affairs and Development as we engage in the planning, implementation, maintenance, and assessment phases of widespread adoption of Interfolio, alongside other initiatives in the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. 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: The Program Manager reports to the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development and is responsible for the launch and operationalization of our Faculty Activity and Collaboration Tool (FACT) initiative and supports the numerous initiatives in the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. The person in this position will coordinate, execute, manage and assess initiatives from inception to launch through program oversight.

Mason has made an infrastructure investment with the purchase of two Interfolio products, Faculty-180 and RPT (Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure). The Program Manager will oversee the Faculty-180 Leadership Team, the RPT Implementation Team, and serve on the Executive Council. As these initiatives support Mason faculty, academic programs, and administrative team needs, the Program Manager will work with diverse campus stakeholders to ensure strategic and operational success. Duties include: * Create plans, facilitate working groups, and establish goals and targets for planning, implementation, and assessment of successes and required adaptations; * Collaborate with academic leadership and their staff, Information Technology Services staff, Institutional Effectiveness and Planning staff, HR/Payroll staff, Office of Research staff, the academic administrative team in the Office of the Provost, and our Interfolio project team to plan for and implement a successful launch; * Develop project plans, ensuring that project management timelines and requirements are transparent and clearly communicated to all stakeholders from project inception to completion; * Develop and share resources and organize training opportunities across multiple platforms for multiple end users about the F-180 and RPT modules; * Identify and analyze opportunities and risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate those potential risks; * Maintain consistent and accurate status information, data, and documentation implementation of both products in our FACT initiative; * Implement communication and engagement plans and protocols for keeping university leadership and stakeholders informed of needs and progress; * Create a continuous improvement process for the FACT initiative and, in collaboration with the Faculty-180 Leadership Team, the RPT Implementation Team, and the Executive Council, incorporating changes as appropriate; * Serve as the application administrator of the F-180 and RPT modules (managing permissions, account access, etc.); and * Support other initiatives and activities within the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development.

Required Qualifications: * Masters degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; * Demonstrated experience with significant change management initiatives; * Effective written and verbal communication skills, including visual presentation skills; * Demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts and collaborate with individuals across multiple levels of the institution; * Strong leadership, particularly around building and overseeing collaborative teams, and success working with individuals from diverse backgrounds; * Excellent skills in establishing priorities, managing resources, and problem-solving; * Ability to hold the big picture in mind while attending to details; * Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills; * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications: * Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; Business Analysis or Business Process Management certificate or certification; * Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, or other project-management related software; * Experience with data analyses and presentation; * Demonstrated experience in program or project management experience in a business and/or higher education environment.

We seek candidates who are flexible, well-organized, inquisitive, imaginative, ethical, collaborative, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in order to thrive in our fast-paced and diverse community. We particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply.

George Mason University: George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. As the largest public, comprehensive public university in Virginia, with over 37,000 students, 85 undergraduate majors, 87 master's programs, 36 doctoral programs, and a law school, Mason continues to expand on all fronts essential to a leading global university, i.e. academic programs and programming that seek to integrate high-impact practices, new construction on all three of our Virginia campuses, innovative international initiatives, and more.

George Mason's Fairfax and Arlington campuses are a short metro ride away from Washington, D.C.'s public museums, the Library of Congress, and thriving arts and culinary scene. You can also experience wonderful theater, opera, and dance at our Center for the Arts (Fairfax campus) and Hylton Performing Arts Center (Science and Technology campus). For outdoor enthusiasts, the campus is in close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay and two hours from the ocean.

"For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, diversity statement and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applicants will begin Tuesday, July 2, 2019."

"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 Mason's 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/!

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