About the Department:

Mason’s Carter School is committed to interrupting the cycles of violence through rigorous academic programs and innovative work in the field.

About the Position:

The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution Associate Dean for Academic Administration will be considered a tenured Associate / Full Professor.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day academic operations and related budget matters of all degree programs, including curriculum development processes, administration of course scheduling with Faculty Chair, and student affairs;
• Supervises academic program staff;
• Assures that academic program staff receive appropriate mentoring and support;
• Hires, supervises, and manages performance of adjunct faculty;
• Supervises and provides leadership for the recruitment and enrollment process of all degree programs;
• Coordinates academic planning for student success and retention initiatives;
• Supports Carter faculty board committees addressing curriculum and other academic matters;
• Coordinates with the faculty chair and relevant GMU/Carter units such as marketing and communications, development, events, and others on academic initiatives;
• Represents Carter at appropriate GMU committees; and
• Performs other duties, as requested by the Dean, for the school wide scholarship endeavors and professional service. 

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Relevant experience in higher education instruction, administration, student affairs;
• Demonstrated successful program management experience and a proven track record of leadership, staff supervision, and strategic planning;
• Demonstrated success in the creation and management of student-centered services and programs including initiatives related to recruitment and retention, learning support services, and student development;
• Possess a track record of effective mentoring and relationship building with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• A commitment to actively supporting inclusiveness and collegiality.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Dean for Academic Administration 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, CV and an optional Report, Article or other relevant informative document (upload as Other Document) for review.

Posting Open Date: April 08, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  April 24, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes