MOU and Incoming Student Coordinator

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Department: Academic Affairs

Classification: Education Support Spec 2

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

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

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The units directly under the Senior International Officer (SIO) are the Global Education Office (GEO) and International Enrollment Partnerships (IEP); in addition, there is close collaboration with other international-focused units at the university such as INTO Mason, Mason Korea, and Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS). These units collectively support the internationalization efforts of the university and in support of the Strategic Plan, serving both students studying abroad, as well as international students coming to Mason.

International Enrollment Partnerships (IEP) identifies new potential university partners, creates structured enrollment programs, executes new agreements, and maintains existing partnerships to increase the enrollment of international students at George Mason University. IEP supports special student groups including sponsored students and refugee students.

About the Position:

The MOU and Incoming Student Coordinator is a key member of the International Enrollment Partnerships team, instrumental in managing and maintaining George Mason's EMOU system, supporting MOU and Agreement renewals, and coordinating and providing student support to incoming exchange and degree seeking students in IEP managed programs.

Responsibilities:

MOU/Agreement System Management

• Manages George Mason's EMOU system for international MOUs and Agreements;
• Audits system;
• Troubleshoots and assists system users;
• Sends reminders and updates agreement statuses; and
• Submits Notice of Intents or Renewals for MOUs and Agreements.

MOU and Agreement Coordination

• Manages and tracks new and renewing student exchange agreements and direct enrollment study abroad agreements;
• Manages and tracks IEP MOU and agreement renewals;
• Works closely with George Mason units to vet MOUs and agreements;
• Updates MOU and agreement templates when needed; and
• Updates MOU and agreement templates to align with policy changes.

Incoming Student Support

• Coordinates incoming exchange students' admission, enrollment, orientation, and university life;
• Provides support and advice to incoming exchange students and students on IEP programs; and
• Works closely with George Mason administrative and academic units to coordinate policy, process, and deadlines for incoming exchange and IEP managed programs.

Communication and Outreach

• Assists the IEP Operations Manager to schedule, market, and provide logistical support during virtual recruitment sessions for IEP managed programs and updates Incoming Exchange and IEP program marketing materials.

Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience working with international students and/or international education programs;
• Experience managing data or databases;
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competency and/or foreign language skills;
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field;
• Experience with program or project management;
• Experience managing partnership MOUs or Agreements;
• Considerable experience in higher education or a research university environment (typically three or more years);
• Demonstrated ability to process and handle confidential information; and
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for MOU and Incoming Student Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume and cover letter for review.

Posting Open Date: September 30, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 14, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes