Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator
Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator
- 10003457
- Fairfax, VA
- Part-Time / Hourly Wage
- Opening on: Nov 20 2025
- Closing at: Dec 7 2025 - 23:55 EST
Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
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:
The Dewberry School of Music's mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each to fulfill society's need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate each with hope, confidence, and distinction.
About the Position:
This position is an integral part of a dynamic and vibrant team that provides support for the School of Music faculty, students, alumni, and community of supporters. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as communications liaison between the Director, Dewberry School of Music, and students, faculty, and the University community;
- Manage calendar/schedule for the Director, Dewberry School of Music;
- Schedule meetings, record minutes, and prepare meeting technology for the School of Music;
- Ensure efficiency of academic processes, e.g., faculty and staff searches, supervising student office assistants and marketing interns;
- Manage office and assist new faculty and staff members;
- Create graphic designs for events in Canva or Photoshop;
- Design bi-monthly Constant Contact newsletters promoting upcoming concerts, initiatives, announcements etc.; and
- Curate social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X with the assistance of an intern.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Knowledge of performing arts;
- Must navigate databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, social media, and Canva or Photoshop with ease;
- Attention to detail in scheduling meetings with appropriate follow-up on email conversations; and
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills; and
- Detail-oriented in all aspects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator 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: November 20, 2025
Posting Close Date: December 7, 2025
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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.
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