Salary: $18-$20/hour; salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
University Life is committed to student growth and success in everything students do. University Life provides services and resources to help students succeed and offers activities that instill a sense of belonging and Mason pride.
University Life advances student career readiness, develops civic learning and community engagement, promotes global and multicultural competency, and supports student health and well-being.
University Life is also dedicated to fostering a student community that supports integrity, safety, well-being, and behavior that is consistent with University policy.
About the Position:
University Life Central is seeking a responsible part-time hourly wage employee for the Office Assistant position. The maximum authorized hours of work for this position will be up to 29 hours per week/minimum of 20 hours per week. The Office Assistant will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks with support duties which will be assigned by divisional and/or unit staff.
Responsibilities:
Incumbent(s) will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks under the direction of unit staff within University Life. The role may include, but is not limited to:
Responsibility for managing multiple high-level administrator calendars;
Event coordination and support;
Computer/database responsibilities such as organization of files, spreadsheets, digital images and/or documents, data collection and tracking; and
Provision of information and materials to students, faculty, and staff.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;
Demonstrated customer service skills;
Demonstrated organizational skills;
Attention to detail;
Collaborative team-player;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint;
Ability to prioritize work;
Ability to multitask and remain flexible; and
Ability to take initiative.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working in a higher education environment;
Prior experience with purchasing and procurement within a government or state agency;
Prior experience with event planning and scheduling;
Prior experience with project management;
Prior experience with supervision; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Canva.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Office Assistant, UL Central 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.
Posting Open Date: November 20, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: December 3, 2024
George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.