Provides advice and guidance to policy owners regarding required processes, templates, timelines, and governance structures;

Maintains the policy repository and ensures version control, consistency, and clarity in policy language;

Supports transparency by keeping the website up-to-date with current policies listed and helpful information posted to enable the policy management process; and

Contributes to policy management efficiency and effectiveness by updating practices and approaches to university policy management as needed.

Enterprise Risk Management:

• Serves as a thought partner to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in continuous improvement of the university’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework;
• Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes institutional risks across academic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational domains;
• Facilitates regular risk assessments with leadership and key stakeholders across units;
• Maintains the university’s enterprise risk register and other key ERM documents and data, ensuring risks are documented, evaluated, and updated regularly;
• Designs and works with risk owners to implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to reduce exposure and strengthen organizational resilience;
• Monitors emerging risks and trends (e.g., regulatory changes, cybersecurity threats, enrollment shifts) and advises leadership accordingly;
• Works in partnership with the CRO to establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to track risk levels and effectiveness of mitigation efforts;
• Provides advice for integrating risk management practices into strategic planning, decision-making, and business processes; and
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing controls and recommends improvements where needed.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Works with policy owners to develop policy-specific communication plans;
• Promotes a risk-aware culture through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement;
• Collaborates with internal audit, compliance, legal, and policy teams to ensure alignment of risk management activities; and
• Owns project execution for policy and risk workstreams, including establishing structures, tracking requests, organizing and leading meetings, and driving accountability for deliverables across cross-functional stakeholders.

Other Related Duties as Assigned:

• Related tasks assigned by the supervisor and department head.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience (typically 5-7 years) in policy management, enterprise risk management, compliance coordination, or organizational governance;
• Experience working with governance committees, policy owners, auditors, or risk stewards;
• Experience developing training materials, process documentation, or guidance related to policy, compliance, or risk practices;
• Experience using project management or risk tracking tools, workflow systems, or document management platforms;
• Experience interpreting regulatory or accreditation requirements relevant to institutional policy and compliance environments;
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and higher education governance/compliance environments;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risk and develop practical mitigation strategies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy drafting and executive-level reporting;
• Ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and risk discussions;
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences;
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively;
• Ability to apply a strategic, proactive mindset with adaptability to evolving risks and regulatory requirements; and
• Sound judgment, integrity, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Professional certification or advanced training in risk management, audit, compliance, or governance (e.g., CRMP, CERM, CIA, PMP);
• Experience (typically 7+ years) that includes both policy management and enterprise risk management, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization;
• Advanced experience leading or maturing enterprise-wide policy or ERM programs, including implementing governance frameworks and driving cross-functional adoption at scale; and
• Experience implementing ERM programs or policy frameworks in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Manager, University Policy and Enterprise Risk 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.

Posting Open Date: August 17, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 31, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

Provides advice and guidance to policy owners regarding required processes, templates, timelines, and governance structures;

Maintains the policy repository and ensures version control, consistency, and clarity in policy language;

Supports transparency by keeping the website up-to-date with current policies listed and helpful information posted to enable the policy management process; and

Contributes to policy management efficiency and effectiveness by updating practices and approaches to university policy management as needed.

Enterprise Risk Management:

• Serves as a thought partner to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in continuous improvement of the university’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework;
• Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes institutional risks across academic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational domains;
• Facilitates regular risk assessments with leadership and key stakeholders across units;
• Maintains the university’s enterprise risk register and other key ERM documents and data, ensuring risks are documented, evaluated, and updated regularly;
• Designs and works with risk owners to implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to reduce exposure and strengthen organizational resilience;
• Monitors emerging risks and trends (e.g., regulatory changes, cybersecurity threats, enrollment shifts) and advises leadership accordingly;
• Works in partnership with the CRO to establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to track risk levels and effectiveness of mitigation efforts;
• Provides advice for integrating risk management practices into strategic planning, decision-making, and business processes; and
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing controls and recommends improvements where needed.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Works with policy owners to develop policy-specific communication plans;
• Promotes a risk-aware culture through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement;
• Collaborates with internal audit, compliance, legal, and policy teams to ensure alignment of risk management activities; and
• Owns project execution for policy and risk workstreams, including establishing structures, tracking requests, organizing and leading meetings, and driving accountability for deliverables across cross-functional stakeholders.

Other Related Duties as Assigned:

• Related tasks assigned by the supervisor and department head.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience (typically 5-7 years) in policy management, enterprise risk management, compliance coordination, or organizational governance;
• Experience working with governance committees, policy owners, auditors, or risk stewards;
• Experience developing training materials, process documentation, or guidance related to policy, compliance, or risk practices;
• Experience using project management or risk tracking tools, workflow systems, or document management platforms;
• Experience interpreting regulatory or accreditation requirements relevant to institutional policy and compliance environments;
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and higher education governance/compliance environments;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risk and develop practical mitigation strategies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy drafting and executive-level reporting;
• Ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and risk discussions;
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences;
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively;
• Ability to apply a strategic, proactive mindset with adaptability to evolving risks and regulatory requirements; and
• Sound judgment, integrity, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Professional certification or advanced training in risk management, audit, compliance, or governance (e.g., CRMP, CERM, CIA, PMP);
• Experience (typically 7+ years) that includes both policy management and enterprise risk management, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization;
• Advanced experience leading or maturing enterprise-wide policy or ERM programs, including implementing governance frameworks and driving cross-functional adoption at scale; and
• Experience implementing ERM programs or policy frameworks in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Manager, University Policy and Enterprise Risk 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.

Posting Open Date: August 17, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 31, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/