Administrative Assistant

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time / 15-25 hours per week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Works with Minors check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Economics at George Mason University is recognized globally for its research excellence, dynamic graduate programs (PhD and MA), and strong faculty. We are committed to fostering a vibrant academic environment that supports student success and impactful scholarship.

About the Center:

The GMU Center for Economic Education seeks to have every student graduate with the economic and financial knowledge and skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.  With a primary focus on Northern Virginia, the center is a resource for K-12 teachers and school divisions, providing professional development and classroom resources to effectively teach economics and personal finance.  The Center is affiliated with the Virginia Council on Economic Education and the National Council for Economic Education.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to our Associate Director at the Center. Duties will include:
  • Data entry;
  • Planning and coordinating Center events;
  • Communication and outreach to educators and other stakeholders; and
  • Updating marketing material for the Center. 

Additional hours could also be available to cover receptionist duties for the Department of Economics which include greeting visitors to our Buchanan Hall Office suite, answering phones, delivering messages, and other administrative tasks to support the mission of the department. (Possible 5-10 additional hours per week).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated ability at event planning or administrative support;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Mac-based equivalents (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams);
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze information to support program goals; and
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with frequent software and policy updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in some capacity with K-12 schools; and
• Knowledge of economics education at the K-12 level.

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 and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: August 15, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  August 29, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes