Marketing & Student Engagement Specialist Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Department:

Global Education Office

Classification:

GMU Worker

Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:

Part-Time

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Hourly Rate:

Commensurate with experience

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Department:

The units directly under Global Partnerships and Engagement (GPE) are the Global Education Office (GEO) and International Partnerships (IP). In addition, there is close collaboration withother international-focused units at the university such as Gateway, Mason Korea, and the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS). These units collectively support theinternationalization efforts of the university and in support

George Mason University's Strategic Plan, serving both studentsstudying abroad, as well as international students coming to George Mason.

About the Position:

The Global Education Office (GEO) is looking to fill the position of Marketing & Student Engagement Specialist. The ideal applicant is a fast learner and proven team player who has experience working in an office and possesses a strong knowledge ofdiverse social media channels. The successful candidate will assistthe GEO’s marketing department in day-to-day operations, monitor and post on social media outlets, provide logistical support duringkey events, administer surveys, and hand out promotional addition, the Marketing & Student Engagement Specialist works with staff in developing content for various media (flyers,brochures, web pages, social media, etc.)

and gathers and analyzesmarket research.

Responsibilities:

Drafts newsletters, announcements, and promotional materials;
Reviews documents for compliance with style and brand guidelines, and edits for basic grammatical content;
Prepares and designs content and graphics for design layoutsfor various media;
Distributes marketing materials to intended audiences;
Updates web pages and revises content as provided;
Collects content and assists with upkeep of the database;
Assists with GEO study abroad fairs and eventscoordination;
Creates social media schedule and produces content;
Assists with generating ideas for postings;
Monitors social media activity and identifies viableactions;
Creates or procures photos or videos for events, websites, orsocial media, and produces content for intended audiences;
Supports presentation materials by gathering quotations,statistics, videos, and photos;
Gathers web site and social media traffic and analyzesusage;
Performs marketing, content, and feature research; and
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to be organized and detail oriented;
Strong written and oral communicator;
Team player who can collaborate with others and enjoys meetingstudents; and
Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task on projects throughout the year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of basic design principles, styles, and communication standards;
Ability to use desktop publishing and graphic design tools;
Editorial, persuasive, and copywriting skills; and
Multimedia (photography or video) skills.

Posting Open Date:

October 12, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:

October 26, 2026

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the large stand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foret employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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