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Coordinator of Outreach and Student Career Management - Break Through Tech

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George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
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Commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Aug 3, 2021

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Coordinator of Outreach and Student Career Management - Break Through Tech

The George Mason University Department of Computer Science, within the Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE), is looking for a highly motivated, people-oriented Coordinator of Outreach and Student Career Management for the Break Through Tech (BTT) initiative. 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.

About the Position: The Coordinator of Outreach and Student Career Management will be a supporting member of the Department of Computer Science and the Break Through Tech initiative team. This position directs, plans, and implements the career access functions for the initiative by marketing and expanding the presence of programs with local, regional and national employers.

The position is solely funded 100% by grant funding, and therefore is a restricted position. George Mason University received a grant from Break Through Tech to propel more students who identify as women and non-binary into tech education-and ultimately tech careers-through curriculum innovation, career access, and community building. More information on BTT's initiative can be found at http://breakthroughtech.org/.

Responsibilities: Company Outreach and Relationships * Cultivate relationships with tech related employers, non-profits, and the federal government in the DC Metropolitan area to develop a diverse workforce via internship, sprinternships, networking events, and summer guilds; * Proactively seek new recruitment opportunities for all incoming women and under-represented groups in the Computing fields.

Student Career Readiness Programming * Lead special events (seminars and networking social events) for female students related to women in technology fields by recruiting technology leaders in the workforce; * Lead the career preparation of current and prospective undergraduate students by utilizing best practices and developing strategies and programs in collaboration with the University Career Center and Break through Tech; * Lead the sprinternship program for computing students from Mason, incoming Mason students, high school students, and community college students.

Outreach and Relationship Development with Community Colleges and Local High Schools * Develop outreach and recruitment efforts for student involvement in local community colleges for participation in various Break Through Tech events.

Break Through Tech Assessment * Evaluate the programs for career access and opportunities in terms of efficacies and demographics using surveys as developed by the Break Through Tech program and focus groups; * Function as an integral part of the team within the campus and national initiative, as well as in the Computing programs that are within the Volgenau School of Engineering; * Ensure alignment of objectives with Break Through Tech National, Mason, and all other critical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications: * Master's Degree in a technology domain or in Higher Education, Business Administration, Consulting, Sales/Marketing, Diversity Programs, Program Management, Human Resources, Talent or Workforce Development, or Student Services with 1-2 years of relevant work experience; or Bachelor's Degree in technology domain or in Higher Education, Business Administration, Consulting, Sales/Marketing, Diversity Programs, Program Management, Human Resources, Talent or Workforce Development, or Student Services with 3-5 years of relevant work experience; * Experience leading programs in an academic and/or corporate environment that have a technology orientation and a talent development/training focus; * Experience working effectively with, and maintaining a positive rapport with diverse stakeholders including but not limited to students, professors, and corporate leaders.

Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to work independently and as a member of interdisciplinary teams; * Possess proficiency in analytical writing, verbal communication, organizational and computer skills; * Ability to work well with students, campus partners, parents, and external relations; * 2 years of experience working with college students and education programs; * 2 years of experience interfacing with various units, similar to those in a campus environment (e.g. scheduling office, Women in Engineering, Student Affairs, or Office of Diversity and Inclusion); * Strong knowledge of collaboration tools (Teams, Slack, Google) and proficiency in other communication and office software; * Passion for developing mission-driven strategies and commitment to gender equity; * Commitment to working with diverse student and community populations.

Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is Here The Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. The school boasts more than 8,600 students in 37 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of the 250 full-time faculty who comprise the School, 90 are tenured, 50 are tenure-track, 85 are instructional faculty, and 25 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, its research teams expended more than $60 million in sponsored research awards last year and has projects with over $400 million in current and anticipated awards. Located in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor, Mason Engineering stands out for its research in many leading areas including artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, community-based healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The School highly encourages multidisciplinary research and provides faculty with opportunities to work with other disciplines.

George Mason University is the largest public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of over 38,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. Mason is located in the city of Fairfax in Northern Virginia at the doorstep of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, with unmatched geographical access to a number of federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. Fairfax is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.

In conjunction with Amazon's decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing, and George Mason University has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the exciting initiatives being undertaken by the university are the launch of the Institute for Digital InnovAtion, a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy, and the expansion of its Arlington Campus with a planned 400,000 square foot Digital InnovAtion Building. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate Mason's already leading national position in computing and related areas.

"For full consideration, applicants must complete the online application at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ for position number FA53Hz; and attach a cover letter, resume, a statement of what diversity and inclusion mean to you (to attach as 'Other Doc'), and a list of three professional references with contact information. Full consideration will apply to applicants who submit their completed application by April 26, 2021; however, review of applications will continue until the position is filled."

"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/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

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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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