Administrative Assistant

Department: Col of Engineering and Computing

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: 20-29 hrs/wk

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: $25-$27/hr; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Dean’s Office is the lead executive office for the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC).  The College’s central goals and strategies are developed within the office, and it serves as the primary conduit between the College and other executive-level offices within the University and with the departments, programs and center within the College.

About the Position:

Under the direction of the Manager, Administration and Strategic Projects, the Administrative Assistant will work independently and in coordination for the execution of administrative, event, and program support operations for the Dean's Office.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general front desk/administrative support;
• Screens and routes phone inquiries, mail and packages;
• Greets Guests;
• Assists with CEC Dean’s office event management, including meeting setup and breakdown;
• Performs general Office upkeep; and
• Serves as the primary point person for scheduling of College-managed conference rooms.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Relevant experience in an office/administrative position;
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational abilities;
• Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and anticipate and meet deadlines, while maintaining flexibility regarding changes in priorities;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work with a team or independently as needed; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software, including e-mail, online meeting applications, word processing and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Three years of relevant experience in office/administrative positions and/or events management; and
• Knowledge of university procedures, policies and regulations.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative Assistant 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: March 27, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  April 10, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia’s Technology Corridor

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 architectures, 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