Graduate Program Coordinator, Environmental Science and Policy; ESP

Department: College of Science

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: 30 hours/week; the hours for this role will not exceed 1,450 per calendar year (May 1 – April 30)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) in the College of Science (COS) is dedicated to delivering academic programs to graduate and undergraduate students and performing scholarly activity in the areas of environmental science, environmental policy, conservation science and policy, water and watershed science and policy, and one health and sustainability. We also serve the university, local, state, national, and international communities with our expertise and our teaching programs.

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George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community.

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position:

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

The Department of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) seeks a highly organized and service-oriented Graduate Program Coordinator to support the administration of its graduate academic programs. This position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective and current graduate students, providing guidance on admissions, enrollment, degree progress, university policies, and academic processes. The Coordinator works closely with faculty, students, college, and university partners to ensure efficient program operations, maintain student records, coordinate course scheduling, and support recruitment and student engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic academic environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and is committed to supporting student success throughout the graduate education experience.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the initial and primary contract for graduate students in the ESP department. This position will greet, guide, and direct students in the submission of academic requests, as well as refer students to additional staff members or other university offices when needed;
• Providing accurate and timely information about college and university procedures to students, staff, and faculty who contact or visit the COS Undergraduate and Graduate Student Affairs office;
• Performing data entry and tracking progress of requests submitted for review, compiling monthly calendars, including searching for and compiling up-to-date lists of events and updates to the department's web page; and
• Preparing and troubleshooting the schedule of classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters, and assisting with scheduling and preparation of recruiting…