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Posted: 23-Nov-24
Location: Arlington, VA, Virginia
Internal Number: 10001985
Department: Costello College of Business
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule:Part-Time/29 hours per week
Location: Arlington, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason?s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college?s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.?Learn more at?business.gmu.edu.
George Mason 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. Mason is highly ranked for its campus diversity and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 as the top-performing public university in Virginia for social mobility.
About the Position:
The Administrative Assistant primarily responsibilities will be supporting events, procurement and meetings for the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship and the Master's in Real Estate Development Program.
Responsibilities:
Program Administration
- Assists the respective Director and Assistant Director of the MRED program and CREE with operational support including:
- Logistics;
- Assisting drop-in students at the front desk;
- Inventory management;
- Alumni support;
- Preparing program materials and website;
- Faculty support; and
- Attending recruitment events in support of graduate enrollment and admissions.
Procurement
- Manages the MRED program and CREE vendors including:
- Vendor selection;
- Ordering office supplies and promotional items; and
- Utilizes the eVA system, Travel Request System, Catering System and other procurement systems to process purchases for programs.
Event Planning and Support
- Provides event planning for MRED program and CREE events including:
- Student events;
- Alumni events;
- Industry outreach events and conferences;
- CREE advisory board events;
- Ensure all events are properly planned, scheduled and communicated; and
- Utilize the 25Live system.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information;
- Proficiency in managing and creating content for social media platforms, including LinkedIn;
- Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of all applications in Microsoft Office, electronic calendaring, and e-mail; and
- Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in office management and administration;
- Demonstrated significant office management experience; and
- Ability and willingness to be flexible with varied work assignments.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative Assistant, CREE & MRED 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 22, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes