ADVANCE Academic Coach

Department: Division of Enrollment Management

Classification: Education Support Spec 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Hybrid Eligible

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

Works with Minors check: Yes

The Division for Enrollment Management, as part of the Office of the Provost at George Mason University, supports student recruitment, retention, and success. We develop and implement strategic enrollment management plans, create and facilitate processes, and inform policies that guide students through their academic journey from recruitment to post-matriculation. Driven by a commitment to transparent, data-informed decision-making, the Division advances institutional enrollment goals through collaboration, innovation, and a student-centered approach.

The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshmen, transfer, graduate, and non-degree students in alignment with the University's strategic plan, ensuring a diverse and successful student body that contributes to the institution's excellence and global impact.

ADVANCE is an exciting dual-admission transfer partnership launched in 2018 between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University that gives participating students targeted, personalized support to complete their bachelor’s degrees in a timely manner and save money. Students also benefit from tailored coaching, aligned Academic Pathways, seamless credit transfer, and access to George Mason’s facilities and student life.

The ADVANCE Academic Coach provides multiple layers of holistic support for students pursuing higher education. Guides and encourages the growth and development of each student’s knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs about their ability to succeed in higher education as well as within their chosen field. Discusses all aspects of a student’s life that impact their academic performance.

This is a hybrid position. We are hiring for two positions. Both positions will support students at George Mason University, with one position based at the Loudoun campus and the other position based at the Annandale campus. While the Academic Coach position serves both NOVA and George Mason, the position is formally housed within the Division for Enrollment Management at George Mason University.

• Provides academic advising and success coaching to support students throughout their enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College in preparation for and with their matriculation to George Mason University;
• Supports Northern Virginia Community College students who are exploring their options for transfer to George Mason University in support of the ADVANCE mission;
• Supports student retention-related efforts and initiatives that include meeting with students, monitoring student progress and performance, identifying areas of concern, conducting proactive outreach, and implementing appropriate interventions that support student enrollment, persistence, and completion;
• Supports the execution of holistic student support services for the ADVANCE program;
• Guides students navigating their Northern Virginia Community College experience into and through the ADVANCE program and maximizes the opportunities available through their participation;
• Supports students in their exploration of academic and career goals, by utilizing Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University resources, policies, and pathways to help them make informed decisions and progression towards…