What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Virginia Jobs?
Department : Col of Humanities and Soc Science
Classification : GMU Worker
Job Category : Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type : Part-Time
Location : Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible
Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check : Yes
About the Department :
The Global Affairs Program is a vibrant interdisciplinary academic unit in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at George Mason University that offers a BA (online and in-person) and MA (traditional and accelerated) and has a degree program at the George Mason University Korea Campus. You can find more information here : https : / / globalaffairs.gmu.edu / . It is also the institutional home of multiple area studies programs : Middle East and Islamic Studies, Latin American Studies, Russian and Eurasian Studies, and Asia Pacific and Northeast Asia Studies.
About the Position :
The Global Affairs Program is seeking a part-time (approximately 16 hours per week) non-student wage Administrative Assistant . The position will report to the Office Manager and will support a variety of administrative functions. Most of the work can be performed remotely but the position will be required to be on-site some of the time during the day and occasionally in the evening.
Responsibilities :
- Manages websites and social media including web-design and creating posts;
- Supports outreach and marketing efforts including creating online and print content and distribution;
- Assists with design and ordering of promotional materials and at recruitment events;
- Handles coordination of program events (virtual or in-person) and assist as needed on day of events;
- Promotes events, courses, and academic programs (flyers, listservs, online posts);
- Inputs catering orders;
- Helps manage generic email addresses and respond appropriately;
- Assists with book orders and other course support needs;
- Manages listservs for academic programs and send out messages;
- Helps schedule faculty meetings including organize and sending materials for them in advance;
- Attends CHSS or university meetings as a representative of the program;
- Oversees office space and office supplies placing orders when necessary;
- Updates and manage online shared folders for programs;
- Coordinates as needed with Global Affairs faculty and academic advisor at Mason Korea;
- Helps faculty with administrative aspects of experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad; and
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Instructions to Applicants :
For full consideration, applicants must apply for GMU Worker 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, Resume and a CV for review.
Posting Open Date : Sep 23, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by : Oct 7, 2024
Open Until Filled : Yes
