Assists in developing change management strategies to promote
adoption, reduce resistance, and enhance project outcomes;
Contributes to carrying out impact analyses, readiness
assessments, and documentation efforts for major change efforts;
and
Supports planning and tracking of milestones and deliverables
associated with assigned projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Helps maintain positive engagement with project sponsors,
department leaders, faculty, and staff throughout the change
process;
- Assists in preparing communications, presentations, and
outreach materials that provide clear, timely information;
- Participates in meetings and sessions with campus stakeholders
to gather feedback, identify concerns, and align expectations;
and
- Applies strong interpersonal and written communication skills
to support a constructive environment during transitions.
Training & Capability Building
- Assists in coordinating and delivering training sessions
related to new systems, processes, or HR initiatives that support
change and organizational development efforts; and
- Supports the development of training materials and resources to
ensure successful knowledge transfer to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development,
education, communication, or in a related field or the equivalent
combination of education and experience;
- Experience supporting organizational change efforts,
communications, or training activities;
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of
the organization;
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and facilitation
skills; and
- Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci)
preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prosci or similar change management certification;
- Experience in higher education, academic administration, or a
learning-focused environment; and
- Experience supporting HR, organizational development, or
process improvement initiatives.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Part-Time
Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online
application to include three professional references with contact
information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with
Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 9, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 22, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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