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Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Virginia Jobs, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Department:
Col of Engineering and Computing
Classification:
Education Support Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement's (OSSE) priority is to support the goal of bringing the world to the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and the College of Engineering and Computing to the world, with a goal to ensure CEC students (undergraduate and graduate) have access to educational, professional-development, and social engagement opportunities that empower them to develop and leverage their own agency as they seek to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. OSSE is also dedicated to ensuring that its programs and initiatives are also build so that those within CEC that impact student success (faculty and staff) are provided with the tools needed to support student achievement, which supports CECs academic mission to educate students as whole persons, promoting their intellectual, moral, and social formation; enhancing students' learning and helping to prepare them for lives of discernment, civic engagement, and professional growth; teaching personal responsibility and respect for people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs; promoting the health and safety of students and others in the George Mason University community.
About the Position:
The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator will work to support, facilitate, and create transformative student experiences for the varied CEC student body. This position is primarily responsible for OSSEs student engagement and outreach portfolio, facilitating the operation of the Computing and Engineering Development Resource Information Center (CEDRIC); OSSE student and scholar programs and initiatives; CEC student organizations support and training; CEC resident learning community activities; and developing or enhancing college, university and community relationships on behalf of OSSE and CEC.
* Please note that this is not a 100% remote/virtual position, but it is telework friendly. Depending upon your department/office, you may have the ability to telework 1-3 days per week.
Responsibilities:
Engagement
Coordinates OSSE signature events and programs such as BLAST-Off Week, Innovation Week, ICON Sessions, etc.;Coordinates OSSE activities for the CEC Resident Learning Community (RLC) in collaboration with RLC coordinators;Creates and coordinates engagement activities and initiatives with GMU satellite campuses in collaborations with university life staff on each respective campus;Oversees OSSE student assistant staff including recruitment, selection, training, coordination related to event support, and shift coverage;Coordinates Student Organizations and Scholars programming inclusive of supporting trainings, workshops, success advising, and professional development initiatives;Serves as the point of contact for OSSE student events, workshops, and trainings, monitoring participant attendance tracking, and overseeing participant feedback surveys;Coordinates and supports the application and review process related to student requests for OSSE funding concerning academic need, social need, and professional development opportunities;Supports the assessment and reporting of internal engagement initiatives and programming;Facilitates relationship development with various departments and colleges across GMU and with external organizations as it relates to OSSE programs;Coordinates OSSE communication and marketing processes with CEC communication staff related to promotional outreach about OSSE programming to broader audiences;Serves on committees within the college and across the university in service of CEC student success; andAny other duties as assigned.Outreach
Provides support and oversight to the CEC community regarding outreach initiatives, including but not limited to outreach and relationship building at: national and international conferences, community-based events, corporate events, etc.;Facilitates relationship development with various departments and colleges within CEC, across GMU, and with external organizations as it relates to OSSE programs;Coordinates, collaborates on, and/or oversees tours, activity sessions and/or outreach to K-12 students;Works with CEC communication staff to coordinate OSSE's communication and marketing efforts related to the development of informational and social media material to promote OSSE programming to internal and external audiences;Serves on committees within the college and across the university in service of CEC student success and to promote CEC's commitment to STEM Education at the K-12 level and beyond; andAny other duties as assigned.Support Collaborations
Advocates for and with CEC students;Creates and sustains partnerships with campus stakeholders for programmatic and educational engagement;Consults with offices with initiatives related to CEC student populations, such as Admissions, ADVANCE, University Life Offices, the College of Science, etc. to coordinate and cross-promote efforts to better serve CEC students;Supports the assessment and reporting of OSSE initiatives and programming; andAny other duties as assigned.Administrative
Works with and coordinates OSSE administrative and event support staff to ensure the successful planning, design, and execution of OSSE outreach and engagement programs, initiatives, events, and activities;Works directly with relevant CEC and University departments, including but not limited to: CEC Dean's Office, Advancement and Alumni Department, Human Resources, Financial Department, Advance Office, Procurement Office, Budgeting Office, University Events and External Relations, etc., to ensure the successful planning, design, and execution of OSSE outreach and engagement programs, initiatives, events, and activities; andAny other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience planning and organizing events;Experience engaging with and building programs with K-12 and community partners;Strong proficiency using e-mail (Outlook), Internet, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);Comfort with shifting priorities;Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials; andAbility to juggle multiple complicated projects simultaneously.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field;Demonstrated experience in university student outreach and engagement programming;Considerable experience in student service and support program coordination and development at the higher education level;Considerable experience working with university students who face variety of challenges: academic, social, economic, etc.;Experience in working in a varied and multicultural spaces and with diverse and multicultural audiences within higher-education;Experience (typically 3-5 years) in student services in higher education;Experience working with STEM student organizations and STEM Scholars Programs;Experience with STEM related K-12 curriculum design and lesson development;Experience in understanding and adapting communication and work efforts to the needs and preferences of diverse audiences;Experience working with corporate partners; andExperience working successfully with non-native English speakers.Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and providea cover letter, and resume. Full consideration will apply to applicants who submit their completed application by
December 9, 2024 ); however, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Open Date: November 21, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
December 9, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is Here
About the College
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled a record high of 10,933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 320 full-time faculty, 93 are tenured, 77 are tenure-track, 90 are term faculty, and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 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. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to 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. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future
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. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university's exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation-a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy-and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse a new 355,000 square foot building, will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university's already leading national position in computing and related areas.
Col of Engineering and Computing
Classification:
Education Support Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement's (OSSE) priority is to support the goal of bringing the world to the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and the College of Engineering and Computing to the world, with a goal to ensure CEC students (undergraduate and graduate) have access to educational, professional-development, and social engagement opportunities that empower them to develop and leverage their own agency as they seek to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. OSSE is also dedicated to ensuring that its programs and initiatives are also build so that those within CEC that impact student success (faculty and staff) are provided with the tools needed to support student achievement, which supports CECs academic mission to educate students as whole persons, promoting their intellectual, moral, and social formation; enhancing students' learning and helping to prepare them for lives of discernment, civic engagement, and professional growth; teaching personal responsibility and respect for people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs; promoting the health and safety of students and others in the George Mason University community.
About the Position:
The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator will work to support, facilitate, and create transformative student experiences for the varied CEC student body. This position is primarily responsible for OSSEs student engagement and outreach portfolio, facilitating the operation of the Computing and Engineering Development Resource Information Center (CEDRIC); OSSE student and scholar programs and initiatives; CEC student organizations support and training; CEC resident learning community activities; and developing or enhancing college, university and community relationships on behalf of OSSE and CEC.
* Please note that this is not a 100% remote/virtual position, but it is telework friendly. Depending upon your department/office, you may have the ability to telework 1-3 days per week.
Responsibilities:
Engagement
Coordinates OSSE signature events and programs such as BLAST-Off Week, Innovation Week, ICON Sessions, etc.;Coordinates OSSE activities for the CEC Resident Learning Community (RLC) in collaboration with RLC coordinators;Creates and coordinates engagement activities and initiatives with GMU satellite campuses in collaborations with university life staff on each respective campus;Oversees OSSE student assistant staff including recruitment, selection, training, coordination related to event support, and shift coverage;Coordinates Student Organizations and Scholars programming inclusive of supporting trainings, workshops, success advising, and professional development initiatives;Serves as the point of contact for OSSE student events, workshops, and trainings, monitoring participant attendance tracking, and overseeing participant feedback surveys;Coordinates and supports the application and review process related to student requests for OSSE funding concerning academic need, social need, and professional development opportunities;Supports the assessment and reporting of internal engagement initiatives and programming;Facilitates relationship development with various departments and colleges across GMU and with external organizations as it relates to OSSE programs;Coordinates OSSE communication and marketing processes with CEC communication staff related to promotional outreach about OSSE programming to broader audiences;Serves on committees within the college and across the university in service of CEC student success; andAny other duties as assigned.Outreach
Provides support and oversight to the CEC community regarding outreach initiatives, including but not limited to outreach and relationship building at: national and international conferences, community-based events, corporate events, etc.;Facilitates relationship development with various departments and colleges within CEC, across GMU, and with external organizations as it relates to OSSE programs;Coordinates, collaborates on, and/or oversees tours, activity sessions and/or outreach to K-12 students;Works with CEC communication staff to coordinate OSSE's communication and marketing efforts related to the development of informational and social media material to promote OSSE programming to internal and external audiences;Serves on committees within the college and across the university in service of CEC student success and to promote CEC's commitment to STEM Education at the K-12 level and beyond; andAny other duties as assigned.Support Collaborations
Advocates for and with CEC students;Creates and sustains partnerships with campus stakeholders for programmatic and educational engagement;Consults with offices with initiatives related to CEC student populations, such as Admissions, ADVANCE, University Life Offices, the College of Science, etc. to coordinate and cross-promote efforts to better serve CEC students;Supports the assessment and reporting of OSSE initiatives and programming; andAny other duties as assigned.Administrative
Works with and coordinates OSSE administrative and event support staff to ensure the successful planning, design, and execution of OSSE outreach and engagement programs, initiatives, events, and activities;Works directly with relevant CEC and University departments, including but not limited to: CEC Dean's Office, Advancement and Alumni Department, Human Resources, Financial Department, Advance Office, Procurement Office, Budgeting Office, University Events and External Relations, etc., to ensure the successful planning, design, and execution of OSSE outreach and engagement programs, initiatives, events, and activities; andAny other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience planning and organizing events;Experience engaging with and building programs with K-12 and community partners;Strong proficiency using e-mail (Outlook), Internet, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);Comfort with shifting priorities;Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials; andAbility to juggle multiple complicated projects simultaneously.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field;Demonstrated experience in university student outreach and engagement programming;Considerable experience in student service and support program coordination and development at the higher education level;Considerable experience working with university students who face variety of challenges: academic, social, economic, etc.;Experience in working in a varied and multicultural spaces and with diverse and multicultural audiences within higher-education;Experience (typically 3-5 years) in student services in higher education;Experience working with STEM student organizations and STEM Scholars Programs;Experience with STEM related K-12 curriculum design and lesson development;Experience in understanding and adapting communication and work efforts to the needs and preferences of diverse audiences;Experience working with corporate partners; andExperience working successfully with non-native English speakers.Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and providea cover letter, and resume. Full consideration will apply to applicants who submit their completed application by
December 9, 2024 ); however, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Open Date: November 21, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
December 9, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is Here
About the College
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled a record high of 10,933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 320 full-time faculty, 93 are tenured, 77 are tenure-track, 90 are term faculty, and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 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. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to 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. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future
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. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university's exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation-a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy-and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse a new 355,000 square foot building, will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university's already leading national position in computing and related areas.