Job Description
Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 29 hours per week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: The range for this role is $22-$25 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department: Film and Video Studies at George Mason University guides students in the creation, production, and post-production of fiction, documentary, and experimental films, as well as television, transmedia, and mobile and web content. Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree provides students with a foundation in film history, analysis, and theory; the business of the film industry; and independent and ethical filmmaking. Graduates go on to apply their skills on film sets, in corporate environments, and with community organizations. The Program supports a cohesive faculty and staff to carry out these objectives.
About the Position: Film and Video Studies is seeking a temporary Office Assistant for the
Fall 2026 semester . The ideal applicant is a fast learner and a team player who has experience working in an office and possesses background in higher education. The successful candidate will assist Film and Video Studies in day-to-day operations, help with the scheduling of classes, respond to office inquiries, process finance paperwork, and provide logistical support during key department events.
Responsibilities: - Answers telephone, take messages, and respond to inquiries;
- Manages department email inbox, including referring complex issues to appropriate contacts as necessary;
- Edits class schedules;
- Schedules meetings, reserve meeting rooms, and keep calendars up to date;
- Collects paperwork and assist with upkeep of department databases;
- Assists with scholarship and award tracking;
- Processes vendor payments and honorarium requests; and
- Provides event support for Visiting Filmmakers Series, Best of Film at Mason Showcase, Arts by George!, and other Film events.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Strong sense of organization, with focus on details;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Capacity to collaborate with others, including working with undergraduate students;
- Ability to multi-task on projects, and be flexible and creative; and
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs.
Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with George Mason University or another higher education work environment;
- Knowledge of Banner, Patriot Web, Course Leaf, 25Live, Emma, and Hootsuite;
- Strong background in basic design principles, style, and communication standards;
- Editorial, persuasive, and copywriting skills;
- Some interest in film studies; and
- Event organization and execution experience.
Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for
GMU Worker at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: June 15, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 26, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours