Provost and Executive Vice President

The Provost and Executive Vice President provides comprehensive oversight of the university’s academic, research, and public engagement enterprises and plays a critical role in advancing the institution’s mission, vision, and commitments. Success in the role requires close collaboration with the President, Board of Visitors, deans, faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies across the university and beyond. The position demands a leader who advances academic and faculty excellence, strengthens pathways for student access, degree completion, and achievement, and champions student and faculty success at scale. It also involves guiding the continued expansion of the university’s research enterprise, fostering innovation and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and navigating volatility in funding environments. Financial stewardship, inclusive institutional culture, and constructive conflict management are central to the role, as is leading the identification and implementation of best practices aligned with institutional commitments. Responsibilities Leadership and Governance: Serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the President and engaging 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, fostering a culture of innovation and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and navigating 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 the university, supporting 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 academic offerings and 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 cultivation of principal and major gift donors. Academic Advocacy: Navigate the complexities of federal and state government interactions and support innovative approaches to global education, aligning university initiatives with a rapidly changing policy environment. Best Practices and Values‑Based Leadership: Lead the identification and implementation of best practices at scale, demonstrating values‑based leadership aligned with institutional commitments. Required Qualifications An academic background and credentials, including an earned Ph.D. or highest degree in the chosen field. A successful record of academic leadership based on a combination of scholarly accomplishment and executive experience, or substantial leadership accomplishments with an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to higher education. Fiscal acumen, including experience with successful budget model design, implementation, and strategic prioritization. A demonstrated commitment to shared governance and the ability to build strong positive relationships with multiple constituencies. A track record of enhancing excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, scholarship, and creative activity. A demonstrated ability to attract and retain strong faculty, students, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Leadership experience in working with global education efforts and/or international campuses. A highly communicative and transparent leadership style that fosters an environment of trust, engagement, and high morale among faculty, students, staff, and the external university community. Equity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr