Customized and Specialized Programs Administrator

Customized and Specialized Programs Administrator

10003191

Fairfax, VA

Classified Staff

Opening on : Sep 17 2025

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Department : Cross Functional

Classification : Education Support Spec 3

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

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 04

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

The units directly under the Senior International Officer (SIO) are the Global Education Office (GEO) and International Enrollment Partnerships (IEP); in addition, there is close collaboration with other international-focused units at the university such as INTO Mason, Mason Korea, and Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS). These units collectively support the internationalization efforts of the university and in support GMU's Strategic Plan, serving both students studying abroad, as well as international students coming to Mason.

About the Position :

Reporting to the Associate Director, Global Faculty-Led Programs, this position is responsible for the administration of the Washington Summer Institute (WSI), special customized, and Global Faculty-Led programs. This includes working closely with faculty on program logistics, communicating with students, faculty, departments and administrative units on campus, as well as liaising with educational institutions abroad, third-party vendors, and international organizations.

This position maintains relationships with appropriate faculty; academic units; and administrative units on campus. Within GEO, those relationships include : Associate Director, Global Faculty-Led Programs, Administration, Finance & HR Manager, GEO Operations Specialist, Office of Financial Aid, and establishes new relationships as necessary. In addition, the Administrator manages student applications to programs, advises students, promotes and markets programs in their portfolio, and creates, maintains and publishes program material. This position raises the profile of study abroad on and off campus, and gives procedural guidance / training to University constituents on study abroad practices. This position is responsible for a portfolio of study abroad programs where there are incoming students coming to Mason each summer, as well as programs led by George Mason faculty abroad.

Responsibilities :

Program Adviser / Record-Keeping

• Including faculty led, customized program, and WSI. Processes student applications and registrations;
• Coordinates with academic directors and educational institutions abroad to evaluate student academic qualifications and suitability for program;
• Manages communication with students and departments across campus on application processes and program offerings; and
• Advises students.

Program Management

Program Recruitment / Advising

Promotion of Study Abroad

Other related Global Faculty-Led duties as assigned

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for WSI / Global Faculty-Led Programs Administrator at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : September 17, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : October 8, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes