Administrative Assistant Job Fairfax area,Virginia USA,Administrative/Clerical

Department:

Col of Engineering and Computing

Classification:

GMU Worker

Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:

Part-Time

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Hourly Rate:

$25-$27 per hour; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Department:

The Dean’s Office is the lead executive office for the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC).The College’s central goals and strategies are developed within the office, which also serves as the primary conduit between the College and other executive-level offices within the University and with departments, programs, and centers within the College.

About the Position:

The George Mason University Dean’s Office within the College of Engineering and Computing, seeks a proactive, organized, and self-reliant Administrative Assistant. Under the direction of the Manager, Administration and Strategic Projects, this position will work independently and in coordination for the execution of administrative, fiscal, event, and program support operations.

Responsibilities:

General front desk/administrative support;
Screens and routes phone inquiries;
Sorts mail and packages;
Greets visitors and arranges appointments;
Assists with ordering office supplies;
Assists with monthly reconciliation of foundation account;
Assists with CEC Dean’s office event management, including meeting setup and breakdown; and
Primary point person for scheduling the college-managed conference rooms.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent;
Relevant experience in an office/administrative position;
Prior experience with financial reconciliations;
Attention to detail;
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational abilities;
Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and anticipate and meet deadlines, while maintaining flexibility regarding changes in priorities;
Ability to work with a team or independently as needed; and
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software, including e-mail, online meeting applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
Three years of relevant experience in office/administrative positions and/or events management;
Experience providing financial and administrative support in a higher education, government, or similarly complex organization; and
Knowledge of university procedures, policies, and regulations.

Posting Open Date:

August 26, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:

September 9, 2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia’s Technology Corridor About the College:

The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled more than 11,000 students in fall 2025. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 314 full‑time faculty, 107 are tenured, 59 are tenure‑track, 96 are term faculty, and 52 are research faculty.

As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $83.7 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $66.8 million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and…