Administrative Assistant (temporary)
Administrative Assistant (temporary)
- 10002826
- Fairfax, VA
- Part-Time / Hourly Wage
- Opening on: Jun 6 2025
Department: Col of Engineering and Computing
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 29 hours/week
Location: Fairfax, VA / Manassas, VA
Workplace Type: On-Site Required
Salary: Starting at $20/hour, commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) provides premier graduate and undergraduate applied information technology education focused on and responsive to the unique technology, management, leadership, and innovation needs of government, government-related, and corporate employers by producing graduates able to lead, analyze, design, create, justify, implement, and sustain new, innovative IT-enabled processes.
About the Position:
The primary purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Department, including the Chair, Associate and Assistant Chairs, faculty, administrative specialists, and students, in all aspects of their operations.
This is a temporary position for an initial 6 months with the potential for renewal/extension.
Responsibilities:
The IST Administrative Assistant, under the direction of the IST Chair, Associate and Assistant Chairs, and in collaboration with IST Administrative Specialists, will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Provides administrative support to the IST Chair, Associate and Assistant Chairs;
- Provides office administrative support for faculty, advisors, and adjunct instructors;
- Oversees completion of hiring paperwork for Adjuncts, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and wage employees hired to perform duties associated with 1ST academic programs;
- Co-manages the IST administrative office (in Fairfax and/or SciTech) by assisting with semester course scheduling, IST lab operations, and supervising department wage staff;
- Greets visitors, arranges appointments, and maintains record management;
- Orders office and computer supplies, and handles payroll issues;
- Performs monthly reconciliation, and prepares and distributes financial reports;
- Assists with IST outreach and special initiatives, and IST special events; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Prior experience with general office practices and equipment;
- Prior experience with financial reconciliations;
- Prior experience paying close attention to detail;
- Self-sufficient ability to use word processing, database, internet, and other PC tools;
- Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, anticipate and meet deadlines, while maintaining flexibility regarding changes in priorities;
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated customer service skills;
- Demonstrated organization skills; and
- Ability to work effectively as a collaborative and dependable team member.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field;
- Demonstrated work experience (typically 5+ years) at a university, customer service, or administrative position;
- Familiarity with a university setting, policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of the ABET documentation principles;
- Knowledge of online education; and
- Knowledge and experience using university information support systems (e.g., eVA, MicroStrategy, and Banner).
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Administrative Assistant (temporary) 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: June 6, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 13, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
About the College
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled a record high of 10,933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 320 full-time faculty, 93 are tenured, 77 are tenure-track, 90 are term faculty, and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architecture, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future
In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy—and the expansion of Mason Square, home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse, a new 355,000 square foot building, will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
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