Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs

Senior Associate Dean For Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, And College Affairs

The Office of Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs within the College of Science will advance the college's mission through visionary leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The unit is responsible for identifying and implementing transformative initiatives that enhance academic excellence, student and faculty success, and community engagement. It serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, institutional alignment, and continuous improvement, ensuring the college remains responsive to emerging trends in science education.

The Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs will be a vital member of the Mason Science executive leadership team. This position is charged with the planning, execution, and continuation of strategies for innovation and excellence in the areas of academic, student, and faculty affairs, strategic enrollment management, and community engagement. This position additionally serves as the college's deputy, acting for the Dean when the Dean is unavailable.

Responsibilities :

• Oversees the college affairs functions and offices in the position portfolio;
• Ensures continuous alignment with the college's mission and strategic plan, monitoring progress and evaluating performance;
• Oversees the college's strategy for development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and student support;
• Oversees the college's enrollment management strategy, including setting both new and continuing student targets, recruitment, marketing, admissions, and student support and retention;
• Oversees the college's strategy and processes for faculty recruitment, hiring, development, and performance evaluation;
• Manages direct reports to ensure collaboration and continuity among them and their associated teams;
• Serves as a liaison between the Dean's Office and academic departments to ensure alignment and effective implementation of initiatives; and
• By request, attends meetings and directs the college on the Dean's behalf.

Strategic Initiatives and Innovation :

Internal and External Relations :

Required Qualifications :

Proven ability to :

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrable knowledge of :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and College Affairs at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV for review.

Posting Open Date : November 5, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : December 5, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

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