Department Manager

Join to apply for the Department Manager role at McDonald's . We believe in letting you do you. If you’re looking for a part‑time or full‑time management position, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find out that a McDonald’s job can help you grow with top‑notch training as well as our Archways to Opportunity education programs that offer high‑school completion courses and upfront college tuition assistance. McDonald’s can take you anywhere and give you the benefits you need for your life while doing so. Benefits Free Meals Every Shift 30% National Employee Discount Tuition Assistance Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Regular Raises and Reviews Monthly Bonuses Free uniforms Opportunities for Advancement Opportunities for advancement include assistant manager, restaurant manager, multiple store supervisor, and several other corporate opportunities beyond this restaurant. Requirements Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. Some managers also lead Departments. These managers’ responsibilities may include managing assigned systems, like Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks to their teams, following up, and reporting results back to their team and other managers. The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure Crew and Managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are done well, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the Front Counter, McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas are organized for the best service. The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant delivers great quality food to customers, and fast, that food is always safe, that food cost is controlled, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new items that are added to the menu. The People Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals. This manager’s responsibilities may also include making sure Crew get off to a good start at the restaurant and that they are recognized and motivated throughout their time working there. Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who like to have fun, with the passion to work the famously fast‑paced McDonald’s environment. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants. Franchise Notice This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired. Additional Information This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job. By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices. J-18808-Ljbffr

Preschool Director

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. The Lake School is seeing an inspirational and experienced Preschool Director to lead our community. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven professional to work for our well-established preschool in Oakland, CA. This role will oversee all aspects of the school from educational leadership and community engagement to administrative and operational management. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a passion for fostering a positive learning environment for students, supporting our dedicated staff, and building strong relationships with our families. We value collaboration, playfulness, and creativity in everything we do. Key Responsibilities Educational and Community Leadership: Serve as the primary leader and public face of the school, upholding its mission and values. Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and staff, providing guidance and support. Lead communication efforts, including drafting the weekly newsletter and overseeing website content. Staff Management: Recruit, select and retain quality staff Promote professional development and provide guidance to staff to help them grow and succeed. Oversee people management functions, including conflict resolution, staff scheduling, and performance feedback Operational Oversight: Ensure the school is compliant with all state licensing, legal, and safety regulations. Manage the school's budget and oversee financial operations. Develop and implement safety plans and lead crisis management efforts. Curriculum and Academic Program: Provide guidance on curriculum development Support staff in implementing best practices in education. Qualifications Required: Deep understanding of childcare licensing and compliance requirements Must meet or have a willingness to attain any state-mandated licensing requirements for this director position Strong background in early childhood education Proven leadership in educational settings Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of play-based learning philosophies Proficiency in financial management and budgeting Nice to Haves: Background as a preschool director or educational administrator Experience working within a non-profit organization J-18808-Ljbffr

McDonald's Department Manager

Benefits On Demand Pay – Get Paid When You Need It All Shifts Available Competitive Wages $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement for College Earn Your High School Diploma for Free Free Meals Discounts through McPerks Opportunities for Growth Paid Benefits Responsibilities Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience. Some managers also lead Departments, managing assigned systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks to their teams, following up, and reporting results back to their team and other managers. The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities include ensuring crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, executing sales promotions, training service staff, and organizing the Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas for optimal service. The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities include delivering quality, safe food quickly, controlling food cost, and training kitchen staff on production procedures, including new menu items. The People Department Manager’s responsibilities involve hiring qualified crew, providing thorough training, scheduling to meet sales and profit goals, and motivating crew throughout their tenure. Qualifications Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. Positive team player with flexible schedule. Passion for working in a fast‑paced environment. Must be 18 years old or older to be a manager. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that the restaurant is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA, and that the franchisee is the sole employer responsible for all employment matters. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your application and will not be involved in any employment decisions. J-18808-Ljbffr

District Manager

Insomnia Cookies has set our sights on becoming the most imaginative sweet indulgence brand in the world! As we grow our brand and community of Insomniacs, we are seeking to add a skilled District Manager to drive the performance success for 9-10 of our city and campus adjacent stores in our Eastern Burroughs NYC market . In this role, our DM’s focus on driving top-line sales, hiring/retention, customer service training and strategic planning. You are a leader of leaders, developing diverse teams that know their markets, communities, and customers. Comp & Perks A competitive base plus quarterly bonus compensation package, enrollment in the LTIP bonus plan, excellent comprehensive benefits coverage that includes medical, dental, vision & pet insurance plans, 401K with contribution match, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time off, 2 Insomnia personal wellness days, company laptop, commuter reimbursement, free cookies (of course) and so much more! Using your past leadership experience, you will: Develop and execute regional support strategies that achieve each store’s financial, operational and customer-service goals, while thinking outside the box to address each store’s unique strengths and challenges Provide expertise on customer service challenges, team staffing, store operations and company policies & procedures Assist in effectively managing labor in conjunction with Director of Workforce Planning, regional support team and Store Operations Managers What we seek: Minimum of 5 years of experience as multi-unit regional manager in the food & beverage, restaurant, hospitality, or retail industries 2 years of leadership experience in a customer service-oriented role An innate ability to build, hire and coach a diverse part-time hourly staff In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, P&L analysis, customer service, compliance, human resources) Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills Prior experience with baking/bakery equipment/commercial kitchen equipment, a plus! About us: Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room by then-student, Seth Berkowitz. Fast forward 20 years and so manycookies later, our innovative bakery delivery concept has become a cult brand known for its rabid following of cookie lovers who crave Insomnia’s warm, delicious delivery all day and late into the night. With an expanding footprint of over 300 stores globally, an experiential, "sweet-easy" concept as the brand’s flagship in Philadelphia, Pa. (where Insomnia Cookies is headquartered), and a rapidly-growing nationwide shipping and gifting portfolio Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly " Imagining What’s Possible "! J-18808-Ljbffr

Director of Government Affairs

Position Overview Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. Responsibilities Drive congressional advocacy on issues that shape the future of healthcare. Represent Epic before federal policy makers and serve as a key voice on legislative issues affecting healthcare technology. Develop government relations strategies that advance pro‑innovation policies that put the patient at the heart of healthcare and help providers succeed in an evolving regulatory environment. Primary focus will be federal affairs, building and sustaining relationships across the House and Senate while partnering with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high‑impact initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or greater (any major) 6 years of relevant experience A history of academic and professional success Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Relocation to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed) COVID-19 vaccination Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit‑based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer , we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non‑discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. J-18808-Ljbffr

Executive Director, Strategy & Operations, Comcast Government Services

Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. Job Summary The Executive Director, Strategy & Operations will lead the Strategy & Operations organization for Comcast Government Services (CGS), serving as a key member of the Federal leadership team responsible for driving operational excellence, business planning, growth enablement, customer portfolio management, and execution governance across the business. This leader will oversee critical functions including Sales Enablement, Market Development, Base Management, Program Operations, Sales Support, and strategic margin optimization initiatives. Partnering closely with Sales, Engineering, Contract Management, Security, Finance, IT, and Corporate stakeholders, the Executive Director will ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution while driving scalability, customer retention, financial performance, and business growth. The role is responsible for establishing the operational framework, governance processes, performance metrics, and organizational capabilities necessary to support Comcast Government Services’ continued expansion within the Federal market. This leader will oversee a multi-functional organization focused on improving sales effectiveness, customer lifecycle management, operational readiness, program execution, account governance, and continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of strategic leadership, operational rigor, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable business outcomes and enhance the overall performance of the Federal business. An existing Federal Government security clearance is preferred. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Develop and execute the strategic and operational roadmap for Comcast Government Services, ensuring alignment between business priorities, organizational capabilities, and growth objectives. Lead a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for Sales Enablement, Market Development, Base Management, Program Operations, Sales Support, and customer lifecycle management functions. Drive operational excellence through effective governance, performance management, forecasting, planning, and execution oversight across the Federal business. Establish and monitor key performance indicators, dashboards, operational metrics, and governance processes that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Oversee customer portfolio management, renewal readiness, account governance, operational reporting, and business planning activities to maximize customer retention and long-term growth. Partner closely with Federal Sales leadership to improve opportunity readiness, sales effectiveness, customer experience, and execution discipline throughout the customer lifecycle. Lead strategic initiatives focused on scalability, process standardization, organizational effectiveness, and margin optimization, including on-net migration programs and other operational transformation efforts. Ensure operational priorities are balanced against customer needs, financial objectives, and overall business performance goals. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks, resolve complex business challenges, and drive successful outcomes. Provide executive oversight for order intake, operational readiness, customer onboarding, project governance, service implementation support, and program execution activities. Build strong partnerships across Sales, Engineering, Finance, Security, IT, Contract Management, and Corporate organizations to support strategic business objectives. Lead, coach, and develop leaders and team members across multiple functional disciplines, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Exercise sound judgment and strategic decision-making on matters of significant business impact. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employees At All Levels Are Expected To Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences. Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Skills Leadership Operational Execution Strategic Objectives Performance Measurement Business Objectives Salary Pay Range: This job can be performed in Maryland with a Pay Range of $191,482.27 - $314,578.02 Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years J-18808-Ljbffr

Design Director

Mammoth Brands (formerly Harry’s Inc.) is the modern CPG company behind brands Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, Mando, and Coterie. We’re building a new model—and home—brands, founders, and talent looking to solve unmet needs, improve peoples’ lives, and ultimately challenge the status quo. Our mission is to ’Create Things People Like More.’ Simply put: everything we do should be better than what already exists. If it’s not, we don’t do it. This guides everything we do, from developing the best product experiences, to making Mammoth Brands a great place to work, to exploring innovative ways to give back to our community. We got our start in 2013 when our co-founders created Harry's. They built the brand differently—online first, prioritizing direct relationships with customers—and in the process learned they’d created something bigger: a playbook and platform that could help other brands grow and scale to their full potential, and a vision to reimagine consumer packaged goods. Today, Mammoth Brands is a growing portfolio of brands and the largest CPG company built in the last 20 years. Even as we grow, we take extra care to maintain the small, scrappy, entrepreneurial culture that helped to get us where we are today: to create a company that people like more, that better serves its customers, employees, and community. As a company, we’re also committed to making a positive impact and have donated over $20 million through our network of nonprofit partners to date. About the Team The Creative team at Lumē and Mando is small, ambitious, and building something real. We work across both brands — two whole body deodorants that do something the rest of the industry doesn't: stop the bacteria that causes B.O. anywhere on the body. It's a genuinely better product solving a problem people have always been too embarrassed to talk about. Our job is to change that. We make campaigns, content, packaging, and activations that help people understand why these products are different — and why they should care. We're in the middle of a major brand transformation, and the work we're doing right now will define what these brands look and feel like for years to come. About the Role We’re looking for a Design Director who can own the visual language of both Lumē and Mando. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to delegate everything and disappear into meetings — we need someone with a strong point of view, real craft, and the ability to develop a team that’s still growing. The work spans packaging, digital, retail, and social across two brands with different audiences and different creative needs. That range is the job. Neither brand is finished. Both have room to grow, tighten, and get more interesting — and we’re looking for someone who sees that as the opportunity, not the problem. If you’re drawn to building and evolving rather than maintaining what’s already there, this is the right role. This is a player-coach position. The expectation is that you stay close enough to the work that your instincts stay sharp — directing the team and opening Illustrator yourself when something needs it. A Day in the Life Starting the morning with a packaging critique — giving structured, specific feedback on three rounds of Mando carton concepts before they go back to the designer for revisions. Jumping into a brief kickoff with the Brand and Marketing leads for Lumē's next product launch, getting into the strategy early enough to shape the creative direction, not just respond to it. Spending an hour heads‑down — opening Figma or Illustrator yourself — refining a key visual that isn't quite landing yet, because sometimes the fastest way to unlock the team is to show them, not tell them. Walking a cross‑functional partner through a new design system template you built, making sure they understand not just what the rules are but why — so they can make good decisions without you in the room. Running a 1:1 with a designer on your team, working through a growth goal you set together last month — not just checking in, but actively coaching them toward the next level. Reviewing a social asset batch to make sure brand standards are being applied correctly and consistently before anything goes live. Ending the day with a clear sense of what the team needs tomorrow — which decisions are yours to make, which ones you need to unblock, and where the work needs to move faster. What You Will Accomplish Lead and maintain the brand identity and packaging systems for both Lumē and Mando across all channels — including retail, digital, video, and social — ensuring consistency and craft at every touchpoint. Build and document scalable design systems — guidelines, templates, and workflows — that the full creative team can use to produce consistent, high‑quality work independently. Concept and lead major brand moments — campaign work, packaging launches, in‑store activations — that set a new standard for what Lumē and Mando creative looks like. Mentor and develop the design team through structured feedback, regular crits, and documented growth goals that raise the overall level of craft. This Should Describe You You have a confident, well‑developed point of view on visual identity and brand design — you know what good looks like and you're not shy about saying so. You've led design across multiple channels (packaging, digital, campaign, retail) and can flex between big‑picture direction and hands‑on execution — you're a natural player‑coach. You translate brand strategy and consumer understanding into visual decisions, not just taste. Your calls are grounded, and you can articulate why. You're a natural mentor — you give feedback that's direct, specific, and genuinely improves people's work, not just their feelings about it. You operate well in ambiguity — you can take a loose brief or an inherited system and move it forward without needing all the answers first. You build trust with cross‑functional partners by showing up prepared, communicating clearly, and following through. Here's Who You'll Work With Reporting to the Head of Creative, Lumē & Mando Managing all designers across both the Lumē and Mando brands Close collaboration with the ACD, Art Director and ACD, Copywriter on campaign concepting and execution Regular cross‑functional partnership with Brand, Marketing, Retail, and Product teams Benefits and perks Medical, dental, and vision coverage Equity in Mammoth Brands Flexible time off and working hours L&D stipend 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop Free products from our family of brands Mammoth Brands is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. Mammoth Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Mammoth Brands' commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company. J-18808-Ljbffr

Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation Initiatives

Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation Initiatives Department: Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact Classification: Administrative Faculty Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: On Site Required Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes About the Department Research and Innovation Initiatives (RII) advances George Mason University's research enterprise by strategically engaging faculty, external partners, and sponsors to identify, catalyze, and scale high impact research and creative initiatives. The unit proactively connects principal investigators with new and emerging funding opportunities and facilitates the formation of strong multidisciplinary teams across colleges and administrative units, as well as with public, private, and nonprofit partners. Through targeted guidance, research development expertise, and partnership building, RII helps position faculty and teams to compete successfully for major funding opportunities, including large, multi investigator awards and research centers. The unit plays a central role in building institutional research capacity, accelerating translational impact, and advancing multidisciplinary research and scholarly excellence. In addition, RII maintains close, collaborative relationships with key campus partners—including the Office of Research Services, Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Office of Research Integrity and Assurance, Graduate and Undergraduate Education, Mason Libraries, and Faculty Affairs—to ensure integrated, seamless support and to connect researchers efficiently with relevant resources and expertise. Collectively, these efforts foster a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive research environment in which faculty, staff, and students can thrive and contribute to George Mason University's growing research, innovation, and economic impact. About the Position Reporting to the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact, the Associate Vice President (AVP) leads the development of an environment that enables and empowers faculty to identify, pursue, and secure external funding and partnerships in support of their research, scholarship, and creative activity. The AVP drives strategic planning and actively manages the university's research development programs and resources to expand and strengthen multidisciplinary research and scholarship. Working closely with the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact (VPRIEI), the AVP plays a central role in building institutional research capacity, accelerating translational impact, and advancing multidisciplinary research and scholarly excellence. The AVP proactively cultivates external partnerships and leads development activities to identify new resources that support and scale the university's research enterprise, including large scale awards and strategic initiatives. The AVP collaborates extensively with Associate Deans of Research across colleges and schools, the Office of Research Services, Mason Enterprise, the Office of Graduate Education, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and research development and innovation leaders at the national level to align strategy, share best practices, and enhance competitiveness. As a core leader within the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact, the AVP designs, implements, and advances research and innovation programs and initiatives that directly support George Mason University's Strategic Plan and the priorities of the Provost and President. Responsibilities Work with the Vice President for Research Innovation and Economic Impact (VPRIEI), Deans, Associate Deans for Research, and faculty to understand opportunities and challenges in seeking and obtaining external funding and developing a strategic approach to effectively leverage the university's core research resources and infrastructure to increase external funding and partnerships in collaboration with the VPRIEI, assisting in the development of data-informed strategic plans for research by fully engaging in discussions of priorities, institutes, centers, and faculty needs, as well as gathering information and providing content and feedback; Support the ongoing positioning of the university as a major research university in the Commonwealth by engaging with external partners and representing the university at meetings; Oversee continued implementation of the Grand Challenge Initiative. This includes working with senior leadership on development and implementation of the RFP and award cycles; coordinating closely with University Institutes in their support of researchers and teams aligned with solution areas; providing strategic leadership on the design and implementation of Launch Pad, a project management support system for awardees and strong emerging centers; partnering with the Dean's Business Offices in each of the colleges and schools on the development of strong GCI teams and strategic alignment with college and university research goals; working with communication and marketing teams to promote GCI as a "whole of university initiative"; and collaborating with University Institutes on GCI community engagements and workshops across campus; Lead efforts to identify, cultivate, and expand strategic external partnerships that advance George Mason University's research enterprise. This includes engaging federal agencies, industry partners, foundations, and nonprofit organizations to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment aligned with institutional research priorities. The AVP works closely with internal stakeholders to translate these relationships into funded research initiatives, large scale projects, and long term strategic alliances. Through proactive outreach and external engagement, the AVP enhances the university's visibility, competitiveness, and access to new funding streams; Provide active and strategic direction of George Mason's research and innovation. This will require providing leadership and management of a highly qualified Research Development Services team to be deployed to enable high quality proposal development and effective start-up of major awards. This also requires a multifaceted approach that leverages the university's strengths and aligns resources to support team building essential to the development of high-quality team- and center-scale disciplinary and multidisciplinary proposals in alignment with University Institutes; Work closely with the Office of Federal Relations on requests from the university's Congressional and Senate offices related to research activities and identification of subject matter expertise as requested. Work with the Director of Federal Relations on applications for Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Projects; Coordinate and meet regularly with other departments and units across the university and academic units including Associate Deans for Research, Office of Graduate Education; Corporate and Foundation Relations and Advancement officers; Faculty Affairs; Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR) among others to ensure synergistic pursuit of opportunities; and Serve on and lead as appropriate university working groups and committees as assigned including, but not limited to, Space Working Group, Research Equipment Committee, and Mason Korea IUCF. Required Qualifications Terminal degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Generally, at least 5 years of experience developing and supporting research programs at a university or other research institutions; Experience successfully interfacing with external funding agencies including federal agencies; Experience working with external collaborators (industry, philanthropy, etc.) to expand research capacity and impact; Knowledge of university-based research initiatives, complex proposal development, and team science; Knowledge of the federal and non-federal funding landscape; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to lead multiple initiatives concurrently; and Ability to discuss research priorities across varied disciplines. Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree in related field; Generally, 6-10 years of experience directly managing research development programs; Experience working at a large R1 University; Experience in the Defense and Security sector; and Knowledge of the federal appropriations process. Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation Initiatives 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: July 15, 2026 For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 5, 2026 Open Until Filled: Yes J-18808-Ljbffr