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Administrative Assistant - Castle Office

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fairfax, Virginia
POSTED
3 days ago
Department: Academic Affairs

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

Pay Band:

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position:

George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) seeks to hire part-time administrative assistant to work up to 29 hours per week. The Administrative Assistant serves as general administrative support to the front desk.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides general administrative support to the front desk;
  • Provides ongoing administrative and operational support, including:
    • Opening and closing the office each day;
    • Scheduling;
    • Managing calendars;
    • Booking appointments;
    • Coordinating meeting rooms; and
  • This position also provides support for special programs and other administrative tasks as requested by the Associate Provost for Learning Initiatives and CPE staff.
Performance Expectations
  • Position responsible for greeting walk in visitors/staff/students and faculty;
  • Interaction is professional, courteous, timely and approachable, always exhibiting excellent customer service skills;
  • A professional appearance and demeanor is expected;
  • Exceptional customer service is expected daily, while disseminating information with 100% accuracy;
  • Possess excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written) interpersonal skills; and
  • Takes inventory of supplies and notify CPE staff to reorder.
Required Qualifications:

Skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills;
  • Advanced use of computer applications (Microsoft Office), web sites, e-mail;
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; and
  • Ability to work independently, but also thrive in a team environment.
Experience
  • Intermediate level of general office experience;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills; and
  • Strong communication skills.
Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative Assistant - Castle Office 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: June 18, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 2, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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

Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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