Administrative Assistant

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;
• and Primary point person for scheduling the college-managed conference rooms.

Required qualifications

• A 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;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software, including e-mail, online meeting applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Preferred qualifications

• A 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;
• Knowledge of university procedures, policies, and regulations.

About the future

In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, George Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and emerging technologies. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy—and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse a new 355,000 square foot building, opened to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility houses the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, robotics and power engineering labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by George Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.