Processing applications;
Communicating and coordinating with relevant stakeholders (MK
University Life, Financial Aid, etc.); and
Designing and conducting MK welcome orientation, visa
workshops, and support other events related to the Mason Korea
student relocation.
Faculty Transition
- Maintains and updates transition-related materials (e.g.
informational PowerPoints), schedules meetings with faculty,
processes payment reimbursements, and performs other related
administrative duties as needed for faculty relocation.
MK Boards (LLC & Audit/Finance)
- Attends and schedule quarterly board meetings, assists with
drafting of minutes, and other related administrative duties
related to MK boards.
Marketing/Event Planning
- Coordinates marketing initiatives, creates marketing
materials/flyers, and manages MK website; and
- Plans MK recruitment events and represents MK at fairs and
other promotional events.
Performs other MK-related duties as assigned, including managing
complex calendars and supervising student and wage
employees
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Korean studies, international
education or other related fields, or an equivalent combination of
education and related experience;
- Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal
direction;
- Experience working with college-age students and/or faculty
(typically one or more years);
- Experience with graphic design tools (i.e. Canvas) to create
internal and external marketing materials to promote MK;
- Experience working in international education, with a focus on
students and/or faculty (typically one or more years);
- Experience directly supervising students and/or hourly
employees;
- Experience with event planning/marketing/PR;
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with
multiple campus partners (students, faculty, parents, senior
leadership, community-at-large, including embassy
dignitaries);
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with
willingness and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously, including long and short-term projects;
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain a high
level of confidentiality and discretion; and
- Interest in international education/higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of
education and experience;
- Experience working in higher education, with a focus on
international education and study abroad and/or South Korea
(typically two or more years);
- Experience working with faculty and senior leadership or
boards;
- Experience living or studying abroad in South Korea;
- Experience working at a college or university;
- Experience working with embassies;
- Conversant Korean (written and oral); and
- Demonstrated interest in international education with a focus
on South Korea and/or international branch campuses.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Program
Associate, Mason Korea at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online
application to include three professional references with contact
information, and provide
cover letter and resume for
review.
Posting Open Date: October 15, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 29, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
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