Qureos Mentor

George Mason University

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Department: </b>College of Science</p>
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Classification:</b> Research Staff 12-month</p>
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Job Category: </b>Research Staff</p>
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Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p>
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Work Schedule: </b>Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)</p>
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Location: </b>Manassas, VA</p>
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Workplace Type:</b> On Site Required</p><br>
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Sponsorship Eligibility:</b> Not eligible for visa sponsorship</p>
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Salary: </b>Salary commensurate with education and experience</p><br>
<p><b>
Restricted: </b>Yes</p>
<p><b>
Criminal Background Check: </b>Yes</p>
<p><b>About the Department:</b></p>
<p>
The School of Systems Biology was created to support the College&rsquo;s strategic plan in educating graduate students in Biology, Biosciences and Bioinformatics, and performing high-level research in these areas. Faculty contribute their scholarship by performing research with graduate students and publishing and disseminating that information through papers, presentations, and classes. The Center for Infectious Disease Research is a newly rechartered center with the goal to achieve significant excellence in and promote infectious disease research at George Mason University in the College of Science.<br>
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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.</p>
<p><b>About the Position:</b></p>
<p>
This position supports a sponsored research project. The Research Technical Staff member works with the Associate Chair of Research to accomplish technical goals of the grant. These technical goals include performing experiments as outlined in the proposal, ordering reagents and materials for the grant, performing data analysis, contributing to data reporting and report writing, as well as editing and reviewing to ensure accuracy of the data. These experiments include antibacterial assays, cytotoxicity assays, qPCR, bacterial growth determination and quantification, as well as working with collaborators on the grant.</p>
<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Performs experiments including bacteriology experiments with the multi-drug resistant bacteria of ESKAPE pathogens. Experiments include minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum biofilm inhibition concentration, and minimum biofilm eradication assays. Provides bacterial cultures for other researchers working on cell-culture assays;</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining the antimicrobial peptide stocks and database, as well as aliquoting peptides for everyone&rsquo;s use on the project, including collaborators;</li>
<li>Assists the PI with maintaining supplies of needed laboratory chemicals and reagents, assists with maintaining laboratory safety, and maintains compliance with all applicable EHS regulations;</li>
<li>Performs data analysis of their data and assists the PI with providing data and graphs for quarterly and annual reports; and</li>
<li>Performs other experiments and tasks in the laboratory as assigned by the PI.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Microbiology or related field;</li>
<li>Experience (generally a minimum of 1 year) doing bacteriology in a research lab setting, including experience performing minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum biofilm inhibition concentration, minimum biofilm eradication assays, and growing and handling multi-drug resistant ESKAPE pathogens at BSL-2;</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and works effectively as part of a supervised research team; coordinates with project staff, students, and collaborators;</li>
<li>Ability to execute technical workstreams with attention to detail, replicability, and accuracy;</li>
<li>Ability to contribute to internal technical documentation, data summaries, figures, or early-stage manuscript drafts;</li>
<li>Ability to apply both standard and non-standard procedures to contribute to active research under supervision;</li>
<li>Strong understanding of theoretical and methodological principles in the relevant scientific or technical field;</li>
<li>Proficient in conducting experiments and analyzing data using appropriate tools and techniques;</li>
<li>Capable of communicating methods and results clearly within the research team;</li>
<li>Demonstrates reliability, initiative, and openness to feedback in research settings; and</li>
<li>Willingness to operate under direction while learning and growing into independent responsibility over time.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience analyzing data in GraphPad Prizm; and</li>
<li>Experience working on a large team research project.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Instructions to Applicants:</b></p>
<p>
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the <b><i>Research Scientist</i></b> 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 resume for review.</p>
<p><b>Posting Open Date:</b> September 16, 2025</p>
<p><b>
Posting Close Date:</b> September 30, 2025</p><br>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><p>Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. <b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Research Scientist

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Department: </b>Col of Engineering and Computing</p>
<p><b>
Classification:</b> Admin Office Specialist 3</p>
<p><b>
Job Category: </b>Classified Staff</p>
<p><b>
Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p>
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Work Schedule: </b>Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)</p>
<p><b>
Location: </b>Fairfax, VA</p>
<p><b>
Workplace Type:</b> Hybrid Eligible</p><br>
<p><b>
Sponsorship Eligibility:</b> Not eligible for visa sponsorship</p>
<p><b>
Pay Band:</b> 03</p>
<p><b>
Salary: </b>Salary range staring upper $50k, commensurate with education and experience</p><br>
<p><b>
Criminal Background Check: </b>Yes</p>
<p><b>About the Department:</b></p>
<p>
The primary purpose of the Department of Statistics is to educate undergraduate and graduate students in statistical science; conduct research in statistics, data science, and interdisciplinary research where Statistics and Data Science matter; and to administer B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs in statistical and data science.</p>
<p><b>About the Position:</b></p>
<p>
The Office Manager is responsible for the daily execution as well as coordination of administrative and program support operations to ensure that the service needs of both faculty and students of the department are met. The position works with considerable independence and is responsible for a broad range of tasks critical to the department's administrative integrity and procedures related to the needs of the faculty, the students, and programs.</p>
<ul><li>Please note that this is not a 100% remote/virtual position, but it is telework-friendly. Depending upon your department/office, with the chair's approval, you may have the option to telework up to 1 day a week in selected weeks.</li></ul>
<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p><b>
Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Serves as administrative assistant to Department Chair, including correspondence, scheduling, and screening of calls, as well as providing administrative support for faculty annual evaluations;</li>
<li>Provides office management, including the maintenance of supplies and equipment, oversight, supervision, and training of other office staff and student wage positions;</li>
<li>Collects and maintains faculty records, including transcripts, curricula vitae, and current syllabi;</li>
<li>Processes employee and student wage assignments; and acts as a Telecom Coordinator;</li>
<li>Working with other office staff, submits work order requests and room reservations; and</li>
<li>Schedules or coordinates the department meetings and events, such as, external advisory committee meetings, travel and agendas for visitors to the department, including job candidates and seminar speakers; issues swipe and key access requests, and manages space needs for incoming faculty and graduate teaching assistants.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Financial and HR</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Processes graduate (teaching) assistants, adjunct and faculty appointments, letters, contracts, and payroll. Processes affiliate faculty appointments;</li>
<li>Responsible for monitoring ledger accounts and budget, and processing revenues and accounts payable;</li>
<li>Responsible for reconciling department accounts;</li>
<li>Reviews and processes travel documentation and reimbursements; and</li>
<li>Maintains student and faculty files and records consisting of official and confidential information.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Operational: Works with other office staff and faculty for the following</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assists in updates of the university catalog;</li>
<li>Assists with administrative upload during assessment periods;</li>
<li>Serves as a scheduling coordinator and arranges reservations and upkeep for electronic classes; and</li>
<li>Updates publication information, ensuring correct information is used for annual reports, promotion programs, and department correspondence.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Student specific</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Works with other office staff and program directors for the following:
<ul><li>Reviews specific requests to determine the best possible means to meet the students' needs; directs inquiries and makes referrals promptly after determining the best way to meet the students' needs;</li>
<li>Provides the statistics program and certificate information as requested, if the Academic Advisor is absent; and</li>
<li>Maintains student records, including current and former Statistics students.</li>
</ul>
</li></ul><p><b>Other related duties as assigned by the Chair or Associate Chair(s)</b></p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience serving in an administrative position;</li>
<li>Experience with processing of financial transactions including purchasing of goods and services, travel reimbursements, and reconciliations of accounts and funds;</li>
<li>Experience with the processing of human resource transactions;</li>
<li>Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and web-related applications such as Zoom;</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written);</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills;</li>
<li>Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills;</li>
<li>Demonstrated customer service and diplomacy skills;</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively;</li>
<li>Proven ability to work well in a diverse community; and</li>
<li>Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technology and systems.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field;</li>
<li>Experience managing sensitive and confidential materials related to faculty and students;</li>
<li>Prior experience working in a higher education environment;</li>
<li>Prior experience fostering positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Knowledge of GMU academic policies and procedures; and</li>
<li>Excellent IT skills with proficiency in digital platforms and tools for virtual collaborations and communication, as well as Microsoft Office or similar software.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Instructions to Applicants:</b></p>
<p>
For full consideration, applicants must apply for <b><i>Office Manager</i></b> 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 resume for review.
</p><p>Review of application will continue until the position is filled.</p>
<p><b>Posting Open Date:</b> September 16, 2025</p>
<p><b>
For Full Consideration, Apply by:</b> September 29, 2025</p>
<p><b>
Open Until Filled: </b>Yes</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is Here</b></div>
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<div>About the College:</div>
<div>The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled a record high of 11,296 students in fall 2024. The college has 34 undergraduate, master&rsquo;s and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 309 full-time faculty, 100 are tenured, 58 are tenure-track, 96 are term faculty, and 55 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $83.7 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $68 million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, statistics, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.</div>
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<div>About the University and the Region:</div>
<div>George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.</div>
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<div>About the Future:</div>
<div>In conjunction with Amazon&rsquo;s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university&rsquo;s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation&mdash;a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy&mdash;and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse a new 355,000 square foot building, will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university&rsquo;s already leading national position in computing and related areas.</div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><p>Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. <b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Office Manager

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>10003166
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Fairfax, VA
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Administrative or Professional Faculty
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Opening on: Sep 10 2025
</div>
</ul></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>Department: </b>Col of Ed and Human Development</p>
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Classification:</b> Administrative Faculty</p>
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Job Category: </b>Administrative or Professional Faculty</p>
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Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p>
<p><b>
Work Schedule: </b>Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)</p>
<p><b>
Location: </b>Fairfax, VA</p>
<p><b>
Workplace Type:</b> Hybrid Eligible</p><br>
<p><b>
Sponsorship Eligibility:</b> Not eligible for visa sponsorship</p>
<p><b>
Salary: </b>Salary commensurate with education and experience</p>
<p><b>
Criminal Background Check: </b>Yes</p>
<p><b>About the Department:</b></p>
<p>
The mission of the College of Education and Human Development, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College. We also explicitly support the efforts of the advancement offices of other colleges and the University as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents, and students, and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support. Alumni relations are cultivated and maintained through outreach efforts.<br>
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The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 125 FTE. Functional units within Advancement include development/fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship and donor relations, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management, and infrastructure services.<br>
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Advancement's mission is to build strong, lifelong relationships with George Mason University's alumni and constituents, while matching their philanthropic interests with the University's aspirations and priorities. The division is committed to serving the needs of the university, our alumni, and the greater community by providing access to quality education and lifelong learning. Respect, service, integrity, collaboration, diversity, transparency, and creativity are the values that guide our work and culture.</p>
<p><b>About the Position:</b></p>
<p>
The Senior Director of Development, CEHD is the lead fundraising officer for the College and a member of the leadership team for the School. The position&rsquo;s primary responsibilities include working closely with the Dean, area chairs, volunteer/advisory boards, faculty, and senior staff members to develop fundraising priorities and strategies. The position also partners with Central Advancement, advancement colleagues, and college colleagues to advance philanthropic giving to key priorities through ongoing annual fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation relations, and major, principle, and planned giving.<br>
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Under a dual reporting relationship to the Dean of the College and Central Advancement, the Senior Director of Development will manage development activity for the School by undertaking the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects with the potential of making major gifts, those of at least $25,000, and principal gifts, those of $1 million or more to the priorities of the school.<br>
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The Senior Director will oversee the college's capital campaign activities and ensure the alignment of the college's capital campaign with any future comprehensive campaign on the part of the University. This position is heavily focused on networking and building relationships and committed to the tracking of measures and metrics to build a pipeline of donors to support the aspirations of the Dean, faculty, and students of the School and the University as a whole.</p>
<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p><b>
Maintain Personal Portfolio and Supports Comprehensive Fundraising Program</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Carries and maintains a portfolio of 50 to 60 prospects that are being moved through the donor engagement process culminating in Major or Principal gifts (as defined by George Mason&rsquo;s Advancement team);</li>
<li>Actively engages each prospect in their portfolio to ensure prospect movement and portfolio penetration annually;</li>
<li>Minimum of 50% portfolio penetration working toward 75% portfolio penetration;</li>
<li>Submits 2-4 &ldquo;Asks&rdquo; per month for a total of a minimum of 24 per year;</li>
<li>Meets or exceeds all metrics and expectations set by Central Advancement;</li>
<li>Supports successful execution of a comprehensive fundraising program that appropriately partners with and leverages resources from the Central Advancement team to accomplish objectives;</li>
<li>Develops strategies and implementation of major and principal gifts for the school, in concert with Central Advancement and Alumni Relations;</li>
<li>As appropriate, is personally responsible for the direct solicitation of gifts and for preparing the Dean, members of school advisory boards, members of the school&rsquo;s Advancement team, faculty, staff, and other members of the school and/or university to make solicitations;</li>
<li>Coordinates the efforts of those who can assist in fundraising; tracks contacts, asks, and funds raised; drafts proposals and pledge agreements for potential donors; and proposes and coordinates appropriate cultivation and stewardship activities;</li>
<li>Travels independently, as necessary for donor outreach and cultivation;</li>
<li>Works with offices across campus to coordinate related activities that further the university&rsquo;s mission and achieve fundraising goals;</li>
<li>Finds new and creative ways to engage donors that will enrich the donor experience and add value to the academic life of the university;</li>
<li>Works with staff to engage all alumni to advance the percentage of active involvement and increase alumni donations;</li>
<li>Engages a wide range of colleagues, alumni, donors, prior faculty and staff, and individuals who might be able to help in pursuing/winning major gifts;</li>
<li>Seeks the assistance of a wide range of people in identifying prospects who might make major gifts in the future;</li>
<li>Assists in overseeing the school&rsquo;s portfolio of donors and potential donors, both individually and through management of the team to maximize unit revenue from philanthropic giving;</li>
<li>Communicates and executes the Advancement and Alumni Relations agenda with the school&rsquo;s volunteer boards and alumni affinity groups;</li>
<li>Assists with planning and implementation of school efforts to raise individual, corporate, and foundation funds;</li>
<li>Conducts discovery visits with prospective donors as identified by Central Advancement research and will also hand-off or disqualify individuals from their portfolio based on an unwillingness to connect, lack of affinity, or philanthropic interest in another aspect of Mason;</li>
<li>Works with staff to engage all alumni to advance the percentage of active involvement and increase alumni donations; and meets or exceeds fundraising goals;</li>
<li>Regularly updates supervisors as to any fundraising and relationship-building activities taking place in the school;</li>
<li>Strategizes about which major gifts would have the greatest value to and impact on the school and prioritizes said gifts. Works with donors to try to interest them in gifts that have the greatest value to and impact on the school. Understands that certain gifts will transform the school more than others, and takes responsibility for pursuing and capturing more valuable gifts;</li>
<li>Although this position does not have responsibility for cultivating and acquiring gifts of under $5,000, the position helps proactively and in any way possible the team members; and</li>
<li>Ability to travel independently and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Collaboration with Central Advancement and Schools/Colleges/Units</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinates fundraising with other departments and utilizes services as appropriate;</li>
<li>Ensures consistent and adequate communication between school/unit and Central Advancement; and</li>
<li>Works closely with Central Advancement services including, but not limited to, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Parents and Family Philanthropy, University Priorities, Alumni Relations, Communications, Systems, Operations, Donor Relations, Gifts and Records, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Supervision of Staff</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Responsible for setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the university&rsquo;s plans and vision, and communicates them to subordinates;</li>
<li>Organizes workflow and ensures employees understand their duties or delegated tasks;</li>
<li>Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching;</li>
<li>Receives complaints and resolves problems;</li>
<li>Maintains timekeeping and personnel records;</li>
<li>Passes on information from upper management to employees and vice versa;</li>
<li>Prepares and submits performance evaluations;</li>
<li>Decides on rewards and promotions based on performance;</li>
<li>Hires and trains new employees; and</li>
<li>Ensures adherence to legal and university policies and procedures, and undertakes disciplinary actions if the need arises.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Other Duties as Assigned within the Scope of the Role</b>.</p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;</li>
<li>Extensive successful professional advancement and/or fundraising-related experience (generally 10 or more years), or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience;</li>
<li>An extensive record of successful major gift solicitations and experience designing and executing donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;</li>
<li>Significant experience with successful collaboration with teams or stakeholders;</li>
<li>Considerable supervisory experience (generally two or more years);</li>
<li>Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting continuous deadlines;</li>
<li>Experience documenting appropriate information in a donor management database system;</li>
<li>Experience interacting with a wide variety of constituents, such as donors, prospects, trustees, and faculty and staff;</li>
<li>Excellent research skills;</li>
<li>Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;</li>
<li>Possess the ability to solicit and engage major donor prospects;</li>
<li>Demonstrated skill in CRM fundraising software; and</li>
<li>Possess understanding and the ability to articulate the accomplishments and goals of a complex organization.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Extensive experience (generally 10 or more years) in major gifts fundraising, preferably in higher education;</li>
<li>Skill in Salesforce; and</li>
<li>Skill in MicroStrategy, or similar reporting platform.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Instructions to Applicants:</b></p>
<p>
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the <b><i>Senior Director of Development, CEHD</i></b> at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, one of which must be a current supervisor, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.</p>
<p><b>Posting Open Date:</b> September 10, 2025</p>
<p><b>
For Full Consideration, Apply by:</b> September 24, 2025</p>
<p><b>
Open Until Filled: </b>Yes</p><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Mason Ad Statement</b></h3>
<p>
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason&rsquo;s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.</p>
<p>
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!</p>
<p>
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.</p>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equity Statement</b></h3>
<p>
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.</p>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Campus Safety Information</b></h3>
<p>
Mason&rsquo;s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/</p></div></div></div></div>

Senior Director of Development, CEHD

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>10003160
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Fairfax, VA
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Postdoctoral Faculty
</div> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><div>Opening on: Sep 10 2025
</div>
</ul></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>Department: </b>College of Science</p>
<p><b>
Classification:</b> Post Doc 12 month</p>
<p><b>
Job Category: </b>Postdoctoral Faculty</p>
<p><b>
Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p>
<p><b>
Work Schedule: </b>Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)</p>
<p><b>
Location: </b>Fairfax, VA</p>
<p><b>
Workplace Type:</b> Hybrid Eligible</p>
<p><b>
Salary: </b>Salary commensurate with education and experience</p><br>
<p><b>
Restricted: </b>Yes</p>
<p><b>
Criminal Background Check: </b>Yes</p>
<p><b>
Works with Minors check: </b>Yes</p><br>
<p><b>About the Department:</b></p>
<p>
In line with Mason&rsquo;s Carnegie Classification as a Research I University (R1), the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences (AOES) at George Mason University focuses on being a prominent center for translational research. Faculty and students in the department conduct high quality, rigorous research on pressing problems, and work to disseminate knowledge in both academic and non-academic circles. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Geology and Atmospheric Sciences, M.S. degrees in Earth Systems Science and Climate Science, and a Ph.D. in Climate Dynamics. The faculty includes geologists, atmospheric scientists, paleontologists, and oceanographers. Additional information about the department may be found at: https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/atmospheric-oceanic-earth-sciences.<br>
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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.</p>
<p><b>About the Position:</b></p>
<p>
This position is for a Postdoctoral Researcher who conducts research under the recently funded project: &ldquo;Disentangling paleoclimate signals with individual foraminiferal analyses from a new record of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum&rdquo;. The Postdoctoral Researcher is responsible for conducting several geochemical and micropaleontological analyses to support the project aims. Key responsibilities include: 1) Identification and preparation of Paleogene-age fossil foraminiferal specimens for trace element and stable isotope geochemical analyses, 2) Geochemical analysis of fossil foraminifera, data processing and visualization, interpretation of results, and preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations, 3) Processing of microCT data from scans of fossil foraminifera, and 4) Interpretation of multi-proxy records from deep sea sediments and collaboration with co-investigators at Utah State University and Oklahoma State University. Funding is available to support two years of the position, with reappointment in year 2 of the project contingent upon performance in year 1.</p>
<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Conducts research to support the aims of the recently funded project &quot;Disentangling paleoclimate signals with individual foraminiferal analyses from a new record of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum&quot; including 1) geochemical and micropaleontological analyses, 2) data analysis, visualization, and interpretation, and 3) preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations;</li>
<li>Contributes to activities related to advancing research in the PI Hupp&rsquo;s laboratory; and</li>
<li>Participates in relevant professional development opportunities to further support career development.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Terminal degree in a related field;</li>
<li>PhD in Geology or related field by start of the postdoctoral position;</li>
<li>Experience working with foraminifera;</li>
<li>Experience working in a laboratory setting; and</li>
<li>Knowledge of deep sea sedimentary processes.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with scientific ocean drilling materials;</li>
<li>Knowledge of Paleogene paleoceanography; and</li>
<li>Ability to integrate geochemical and micropaleontological proxies to interpret past ocean conditions.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Instructions to Applicants:</b></p>
<p>
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the <b><i>Postdoctoral Research Fellow</i></b> 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 updated CV for review.</p>
<p><b>Posting Open Date:</b> September 10, 2025</p>
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For Full Consideration, Apply by:</b> October 8, 2025</p>
<p><b>
Open Until Filled: </b>Yes</p><br>
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