The School of Art is a dynamic, forward-thinking school with a commitment to interdisciplinary art and design practice through a social justice lens. We are looking for colleagues to join our internationally recognized faculty that includes multiple Guggenheim, Fulbright, and NEA recipients. Candidates should be committed to teaching and mentorship of a student body that includes many first-generation college students, students of color, and international students.
Faculty and students forge cross-disciplinary experimentation, challenging conventional thinking and blurring lines between traditional artistic disciplines, indeed, between the arts and the other humanities and sciences.
Academic Advisor / Academic Program Manager – School of Art
The George Mason University School of Art, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of Academic Advisor/Academic Program Manager. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
1) Provide academic advice and guidance to prospective and current graduate School of Arts Students and undergraduate Art and Visual Technology (AVT) students from admission to graduation in support of the students’ academic and career goals.
2) Coordinate and manage key operational processes for the School of Art, including graduation, honors program, student affairs and assisting in course scheduling and grading.
3) Develops School of Art Outreach Initiatives in coordination with Directors, Alumni, Media, Outreach Specialist, Administrative Operations Manager and faculty.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 02810z at http://jobs.gmu.edu; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Posting Date: 08/22/ 2022
Job Close Date: 09/02/ 2022
Telework Friendly? No
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