Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
The George Mason University College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) invites applications for a part-time Office Manager. George Mason University 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.
About the Position:
The CEHD is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to provide administrative and financial services support to the Office of Strategic Enrollment. This role is integral to ensuring the office operates efficiently and effectively, supporting key marketing, recruitment, and admissions activities.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
Order and manage office supplies;
Answer and direct office phone calls; distribute mail;
Monitor the CEHD Office of Strategic Enrollment email account, escalating inquiries to appropriate staff; and
Provide in-office coverage for walk-in students, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
Fiscal Duties:
Manage office budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting;
Initiate and manage all purchase orders; and
Reconcile and manage office procurement card transactions.
Marketing and Recruitment Support:
Order swag and print materials;
Organize promotional materials within the office;
Manage parking validation for events; and
Occasionally provide on-site event support.
Admissions Support:
Enter leads into the university?s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system;
Assist with updating and managing admissions counselor appointments as needed; and
Process event fee waivers in accordance with university policies.
Other Duties:
Provide occasional support for CEHD strategic enrollment initiatives, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent;
Demonstrated professional experience focused on fiscal and administrative tasks (typically at least 2+ years);
Demonstrated experience managing an office or organization, and managing finances and budget for a complex organization; and
Experience with database and Software-as-a-Service tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education; and
Prior customer service experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Part-Time Office Manager 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.
Posting Open Date: January 29, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 18, 2025
George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.