Fairfax, Virginia30+ days ago
Leadership and Governance: Serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with President Gregory Washington, PhD, and engage with multiple constituencies to enable the university's mission, vision, and commitments; Academic and Faculty Excellence: Foster leading-edge academic excellence, supporting student access, degree completion, and student and faculty success in ways that serve as national models; Research and Innovation: Lead the enhancement and expansion of the university's research enterprise, foster a culture of innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and navigate volatility in funding landscapes; Financial Stewardship: Manage financial resources and address revenue pressures to ensure the university's fiscal health; Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: Foster a culture of cooperation, shared governance, and continuous improvement across George Mason University and within the central administration while supporting the university's deep commitment to inclusive excellence as a core value; Constructive Conflict Management: Work closely with the Board of Visitors, deans, and external constituencies to find integrative solutions to emerging challenges; Student and Faculty Success: Champion the enhancement of our academic offerings and actively forge robust pathways for student achievement and faculty success; Fundraising: Play a support role alongside the president, deans, and senior leadership in supporting University Advancement in the acquisition and the cultivation of principal and major gift donors to support the missio. The position supports University Advancement efforts alongside senior leadership, serves as an academic advocate in federal and state policy environments, advances innovative approaches to global education, and leads the identification and implementation of best practices at scale through values-based leadership aligned with institutional commitments.