George Mason University is Virginia’s largest and most diverse public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 40,000 students from 130 countries and 50 states, and has a residential population of more than 6,000 students. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to providing academic opportunities for students of all backgrounds. With 10 schools and colleges offering more than 200 degree programs, Mason is a vibrant community of scholars and researchers that spans three campuses in Arlington (Mason Square), Fairfax, and Prince William, and learning locations across the Commonwealth of Virginia. We also have an international campus in Songdo, South Korea. Our goal is to enable all of our graduates to pursue meaningful lives and successful careers. Our definition of a successful graduate is a well-rounded scholar and an engaged citizen in the community and the world, who has all the necessary skills to compete in the workplace. More than 75 percent of George Mason alumni have a post-graduate plan within six months of graduation (employment, graduate school, military service, or volunteering). In the Washington Business Journal’s 2023 rankings of the Washington, D.C., area’s largest employers, Mason came in 26th overall with more than 8,100 Metro-area employees. If you are interested in joining the George Mason Nation, take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu

Our Values

• Our students come first- Our top priority is to provide students with a transformational learning experience that helps them grow as individuals, scholars and professionals
• Diversity is our strength- We include and embrace a multitude of people and ideas in everything we do and respect differences
• Innovation is our tradition- We strive to find new and better ways to deliver on our mission while honoring time-tested academic values
• We honor freedom of thought and expression- We protect the freedom of all members of our community to seek truth and express their views
• We are careful stewards- We manage the economic and natural resources entrusted to us responsibly and sustainably
• We act with integrity- We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as educators, scholars, students and professionals
• We thrive together- We nurture a positive and collaborative community that contributes to the well-being and success of every member

Careers

Serving more than 40,000 students, George Mason University is the largest public research university in Virginia. A public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the National Capital Region, we are an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

People choose to work at George Mason University for many reasons, and there are even more reasons why they stay for a career. There's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news! Add that to a robust benefits package, a commitment to flexibility as well as work/life options, and the opportunity for personal and professional development, and you will find many possibilities for building a great career at Mason.