Administrative Assistant, Office of Fellowships

Department: Academic Affairs

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-time - 25 hrs/wk

Work Schedule: Part-time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Guided by the provost and executive vice president, George Mason’s chief academic officer, the Office of the Provost develops and implements the university's academic vision.

We partner with the campus to ensure all students succeed and thrive, faculty and staff are supported in their research and scholarship, and the campus community has the support it needs as a world-class public research university. 

About the Position:

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills to support students applying to nationally competitive awards. Duties include managing the Office of Fellowships email account, responding to student and faculty inquiries for information about nationally competitive awards, and assisting the Director with event management. The Administrative Assistant also schedules meetings for advisors, writing specialists, and application endorsement committees. The Administrative Assistant will work with an undergraduate communications intern to post material to the Office of Fellowships social media channels. Inclusive excellence is central to our Office, and we expect this new colleague to embody that dedication in creating a welcoming atmosphere for all applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the Office of Fellowships email account;
• Responds to student and faculty inquiries for information about nationally competitive awards;
• Assists the Director with event management;
• Schedules meetings for advisors, writing specialists, and application endorsement committees; and
• Works with an undergraduate communications intern to post material to the Office of Fellowships social media channels.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to work with a team or independently as needed; and
• Microsoft Suite.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative Assistant, Office of Fellowships 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.

Posting Open Date: December 12, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  January 8, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes