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  Associate Director of Planned Giving  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Associate Director of Planned Giving

  Fairfax, VA

  Administrative or Professional Faculty

  Opening on: May

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: Advancement and Alumni Relations

  Classification: Administrative Faculty

  Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

  Job Type: Full-Time

  Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

  Location: Fairfax, VA

  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

  Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
  

  Criminal Background Check: Yes

  About the Department:

  The University Advancement division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 135 FTE. Functional units within Advancement include development/fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship and donor relations, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management, and infrastructure services.
  
  Advancement's mission is to build strong, lifelong relationships with George Mason University's alumni and constituents, while matching their philanthropic interests with the university aspirations and priorities. The division is committed to serving the needs of the university, our alumni, and the greater community by providing access to quality education and lifelong learning. Respect, service, integrity, collaboration, diversity, transparency, and creativity are the values that guide our work and culture.

  About the Position:

  The Associate Director of Planned Giving has the primary responsibilities of maintaining a personal portfolio of planned-giving donors and supporting the comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Associate Director's primary responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Planned Giving, Deans, Faculty, and Senior Staff members to develop fundraising priorities and strategies. The position also partners with Advancement colleagues to advance philanthropic giving to key priorities. The Associate Director follows up on leads generated from planned giving outreach, and coordinates with various schools/colleges/units.
  
  This is a position that is heavily focused on networking and building relationships and committed to the tracking of measures and metrics to build a pipeline of donors to support the aspirations of the University as a whole.
  
  This position has regional and national travel which may include overnights and weekends.

  Responsibilities:

  Maintain Personal Portfolio and Support Comprehensive Fundraising Program

  • Carry and manage a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
  • Implement short- and long-term planned giving goals and strategies to build upon existing commitments and expand the current donor base pipeline to support George Mason University;
  • Support the overall long-term financial strength and support of the University by visiting with donors and prospective donors about a variety of gift possibilities, particularly deferred and planned gifts;
  • Follows leads generated from planned giving outreach;
  • Assists Director of Planned Giving with complex leads generated;
  • As appropriate, is personally responsible for the direct solicitation of gifts and for preparing the CDO, Deans, members of School/College's advisory boards, members of the school's Advancement team, faculty, staff, and other members of the School and/or University to make solicitations;
  • Works with offices across campus to coordinate related activities that further the University's mission and achieve fundraising goals; and
  • Conducts discovery visits with prospective donors as identified by Central Advancement Research and will also hand-off or disqualify individuals from their portfolio based on an unwillingness to connect, lack of affinity, or philanthropic interest in another aspect of Mason.

  Coordinate with Central Advancement and Schools/Colleges/Units

  • Coordinates fundraising with other departments and utilizes services as appropriate;
  • Ensures consistent and adequate communication between School/Unit and Central Advancement; and
  • Works closely with Central Advancement services including, but not limited to Annual Giving, Parents and Family Philanthropy, University Priorities, Alumni Relations, Communications, Systems, Operations, Donor Relations, Gifts and Records, etc.

  Other Duties as Assigned within the scope of the role

  • Attend fundraising events, as needed;
  • Conduct trainings and seminars for colleagues to enhance knowledge around planned giving;
  • Regional and national travel which may include overnights and weekends;
  • The ability and willingness to travel utilizing standard, commercial, and/or personal modes of transportation; and
  • The ability to work nights and weekends to attend university events as needed.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related field;
  • Considerable (generally three - five years) experience designing and executing planned giving-level donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;
  • Considerable (generally three - five years) successful professional advancement and/or fundraising-related experience or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
  • Experience with successful collaboration with teams or stakeholders;
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting continuous deadlines;
  • Experience documenting appropriate information in a donor management database system;
  • Experience interacting with a wide variety of constituents, such as, donors, prospects, trustees, and faculty and staff;
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated writing skills associated with proposals, solicitation letters, etc.;
  • Ability to interact positively with a wide range of constituencies in person, via telephone, email and in writing;
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships with internal and external constituents;
  • Ability to handle highly personal information and maintain confidentiality;
  • Excellent research, writing and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Familiarity with CRM fundraising software; and
  • Possess understanding and the ability to articulate, the accomplishments and goals of a complex organization.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Significant (generally six - nine years) experience in major gifts fundraising, preferably in higher education;
  • Skill in Salesforce; and
  • Familiarity with MicroStrategy, or similar reporting platform.

  Instructions to Applicants:

  For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Director of Planned Giving at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references, one of which must be a current supervisor, with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

  Posting Open Date: May 30, 2025

  For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 13, 2025

  Open Until Filled: Yes

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  Director of Prospect Management and Research  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Director of Prospect Management and Research

  Fairfax, VA

  Administrative or Professional Faculty

  Opening on: May

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: Advancement and Alumni Relations
  
  Classification: Administrative Faculty
  
  Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
  
  Job Type: Full-Time
  
  Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
  
  Location: Fairfax, VA
  
  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
  
  Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
  
  Criminal Background Check: Yes
  
  About the Department:
  
  The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 135 FTE. Functional units within Advancement include development/fundraising, alumni relations, donor relations and stewardship, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management, and infrastructure services. Advancement and Alumni Relation's mission is to build strong, lifelong relationships with George Mason University's alumni and constituents, while matching their philanthropic interests with the university's aspirations and priorities. The division is committed to serving the needs of the university, our alumni, and the greater community by providing access to quality education and lifelong learning. Respect, service, integrity, collaboration, transparency, and creativity are the values that guide our work and culture.
  
  About the Position:
  
  As an integral member of the University Advancement team, the Director of Prospect Management and Research is responsible for implementing a comprehensive program of research including the identification and qualification of prospects sufficient to support university-wide fundraising goals, through prospect research performed with the highest standards of quality, confidentiality and accuracy.
  
  This position leads two teams, prospect research and prospect management, which are responsible for delivering insightful, actionable research and for developing systems that ensure fundraisers have robust portfolios to support major, principal, and planned giving strategies.
  
  This role works closely with development officers and senior advancement leadership to align donor prospects with institutional priorities, drive prospect pipeline growth, and facilitate data-informed decision-making across all phases of donor engagement.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  Prospect Research

  • Provide high-level, detailed research and analysis on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of biographical, organizational, and financial sources, including online database services, websites, library and government sources, and other external repositories of public information;
  • Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess financial capacity, affinity, philanthropic tendencies, etc;
  • Compose documents (profiles, mini-bios, prospect lists, and research in support of events) using style, grammar and content appropriate to specific audiences;
  • Interpret and translate complex financial, legal, and corporate language into easily comprehensible terms, while adhering to University standards of discretion and confidentiality;
  • Attends Advancement strategy meetings to provide data-driven analysis to inform action plans for donors and prospects;
  • Leads the analysis of current donor pools of the fundraising officers and recalibrates to help meet the fundraising goals, and analyzes data to search for new prospects;
  • Consolidates large amounts of information gleaned from web sites, proprietary databases, analytics, and other sources, into concise, properly formatted research profiles/reports that provides critical intelligence to inform decision-making of engagement and solicitation strategies;
  • Assists the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations with preparation of research reports and other documents for the Office of the President, and external Boards (i.e. Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, and Alumni Association);
  • Identifies and recommends high-capacity individual and corporate and foundation donor prospects to select departmental staff and donor/prospect strategy discussions;
  • Develops an expert understanding of the institution's donor/prospect management and business intelligence systems with an emphasis on donor/prospect identification, including use of data extraction and reporting tools;
  • Responsible for developing and conducting training to introduce new processes, procedures, and initiatives that facilitate improved prospect research services; and
  • Actively involved in industry specific organizations, such as the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement and the Council on the Advancement and Support of Education, in order to share knowledge and keep abreast of industry best practices and trends.

  Prospect Management

  • Develop policies, procedures, and best practices for portfolio development, moves management, and pipeline reporting;
  • Analyzes constituencies (market areas, affinity-based, etc.) to identify and prioritize donors and prospects, and completes analyses to ascertain the organization's strength and fundraising viability in particular sectors;
  • Makes data-driven recommendations to increase overall philanthropic support and works cooperatively with gift officers and prospect management staff in the management of officer portfolios with strategic emphasis on effectively moving top prospects and donors through the fundraising cycle; and
  • Works collaboratively with fundraisers and university leaders and the Advancement team to monitor progress toward fundraising goals through performance analytics, works on all data and gift processing systems, and contributes to defining policies and procedures about how the system will be used to support fundraising operations.

  Supervision of Staff

  • Manages job duties and performance; communicates a clear and consistent message regarding goals to produce desired results, develops professional development and training plans for staff, and holds staff accountable to meet commitments and follow GMU's policies;
  • Responsible for setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the university's plans and vision and communicating them to subordinates;
  • Organize workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks;
  • Monitor employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching; Receive complaints and resolving problems;
  • Maintain timekeeping and personnel records;
  • Disseminate information from upper management to employees and vice versa;
  • Prepare and submitting performance evaluations;
  • Determine rewards and promotions based on performance;
  • Hire and train new employees;
  • Ensure adherence to legal and university policies and procedures and undertaking disciplinary actions if the need arises;
  • Manage and approve work schedules and workload;
  • Provide training for new personnel;
  • Develop performance goals collaboratively with direct reports;
  • Monitor performance, provide feedback regularly, and prepare and administer annual staff evaluations for direct reports; and
  • Approve timesheets for direct reports.

  Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.
  
  Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related field;
  • Extensive (a minimum of 10 years) experience producing profiles, analysis, and reporting to drive fundraising strategies and support organizational priorities;
  • Significant experience consolidating large amounts of information into concise, properly formatted research products, including profiles, mini-bios, and prospect lists, that provide critical intelligence to inform engagement and solicitation strategies;
  • Significant experience proactively identifying and verifying new prospects by utilizing a wide range of resources, including both proprietary and third-party databases;
  • Significant experience in prospect and pipeline management and development;
  • Considerable supervisory experience (generally three - five years);
  • Significant knowledge of prospect management processes including significant knowledge of prospect tracking and management through the development cycle;
  • Significant knowledge of current trends in prospect research;
  • Thorough working knowledge and understanding of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, techniques, procedures and practices;
  • Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, or similar, for prospect and moves management;
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;
  • Solid investigative skills;
  • Effective presentation skills, with experience demonstrating business needs to all levels of organization;
  • Excellent people management skills, including a proven ability to influence, negotiate, and achieve results through others who are or may be not direct reports;
  • Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution;
  • Skill in analyzing and interpreting various financial disclosures to calculate gift capacity ratings;
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  Programming Assistant  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Programming Assistant

  Fairfax, VA

  Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Opening on: Jul 7 2025

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

  Classification: GMU Worker

  Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Job Type: Part-Time

  Location: Fairfax, VA

  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

  Salary: $25/hour
  

  Criminal Background Check: Yes

  Motor Vehicles Background Check: Yes

  About the Department:

  The Center for the Arts programming team's focus is to support performances and residencies for the Great Performances at Mason (GPAM) and Family Series, and select programmatic initiatives for the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

  About the Position:

  The Programming Assistant will report to the Assistant Director, Programming and Engagement, and specifically support the programming team in the areas of onsite event management, hospitality/catering setup, logistics, travel, research, database management, and educational activities. They should be welcoming and approachable to visiting artists, companies, and staff. This position will collaborate closely with staff across all Center for the Arts and the College of Visual and Performing Arts departments.

  This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in performing arts management, events management, and higher education while also building communication and project management skills.

  Responsibilities:

  Onsite Support for Engagements:

  • Greeting and welcoming artists and introducing them to George Mason University;
  • Monitoring rehearsals and performances, serving as a resource for visiting artists' needs;
  • Setting up catering and hospitality, replenishing each throughout artists' stay; and
  • Coordinating Pre-Performance Discussions, including escorting artists and moderators to PPD location, providing introductions, and managing time throughout the discussion.

  Administrative Support for GPAM and Family Series Performances:

  • Creating transportation schedules;
  • Confirming lodging details;
  • Compiling hospitality lists and submitting catering orders; and
  • Assisting with performance day-of schedule creation.

  Administrative Support for Engagements:

  • Creating event registrations in Mason360;
  • Producing marketing graphics via Canva and posting fliers around campus; and
  • Assisting with booking on-campus spaces via 25Live.

  Assistance with Program Evaluation and Impact of CFA Engagement Activities:

  • Creating and distributing post-event surveys using Qualtrics;
  • Analyzing survey data and assisting with creating final residency reports;
  • Compiling Post-Show Notes for each performance; and
  • Updating the CFA programming budget and archival databases.

  Conduct Research as Needed on Industry Trends and Other Pertinent Topics:

  • Including:
    • Other performing Arts Centers programming and engagement initiatives; and
    • Identifying new campus and local community partners.

  Internal Administrative Support and Participation:

  • Assisting with meeting setup for A-Team and other internal meetings as needed;
  • Attending and participating in CFA/CVPA meetings and external meetings with visiting artists; and
  • Assistance with special CVPA and collaborative initiatives, including the Young Alumni Commissioning Project and GAMEMason.

  Required Qualifications:

  A successful candidate for the Programming Assistant position with the Center for the Arts Programming Team must demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and administrative skills in their previous experience. The successful candidate for this position will:

  • Be welcoming and approachable to all visiting artists;
  • Be able to work well in a team environment and independently;
  • Possess the ability to work with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, patrons, and community members;
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality and work with artists and staff in sensitive situations;
  • Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to communicate with extreme professionalism;
  • Possess the ability to meet deadlines, work accurately and quickly with attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously;
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic, resilience, and the ability to handle occasionally long hours and a fast-paced work environment with a positive attitude;
  • Be available and accessible for the time commitment involved;
  • Ability to work 15-30 hours per week, mostly between regular business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with frequent weekend or evening hours as needed;
  • Must have reliable personal transportation and be able to work in-person on GMU's Fairfax campus;
  • Must hold a US driver's license valid for at least 2 years and have a clean driving record, with no more than two at-fault accidents/moving violations or no violations for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs/reckless driving in the past two years; and
  • Must be comfortable driving a large passenger vehicle (12-15 seats).

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience and/or strong interest in a wide variety of performing/visual arts genres;
  • Prior experience and/or strong interest in working with a wide variety of teams and departments;
  • Prior experience and/or strong interest in working at a university or with students;
  • Strong interest in developing public speaking skills;
  • Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members; and
  • Familiarity with digital collaboration tools and applications such as 25Live, Smartsheet, Outlook, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Qualtrics

  Instructions to Applicants:

  For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Programming Assistant at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter and Resume for review.

  Posting Open Date: July 7, 2025

  For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 21, 2025

  Open Until Filled: Yes

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  Schedule and Production Assistant  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Schedule and Production Assistant

  Fairfax, VA

  Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Opening on: Jul 8 2025 Closing at: Jul - 23:55 EDT

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

  Classification: GMU Worker

  Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Job Type: Part-Time

  Location: Fairfax, VA

  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

  Salary: $20/hour

  Criminal Background Check: Yes

  About the Department:

  The College of Visual and Performing Arts is dedicated to advancing the study, creation, performance, and exhibition of the arts, acting on a strong belief in their transformative influence on individuals and societies. The College honors the values of great traditions in the arts while actively engaging in the creation of new works and ideas.

  About the Position:

  As a joint role, the Schedule and Production Assistant will report to both the Schedule and Event Coordinator and the Digital Programming Producer.

  This is a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in digital production coordination, performing arts management, events management, and venue operations while also building skills in communication and project management.

  Responsibilities:

  Duties within Scheduling and Events will include:

  • Gathering post-event recap data;
  • Drafting event estimates & invoices; and
  • Maintaining client records.

  Duties within Digital Programming will include:

  • Scheduling and attending department & production meetings;
  • Drafting & distributing production briefs and calendars; and
  • Assisting with budget tracking and asset management.

  Some administrative needs vary throughout the year so other related duties may be assigned as needed.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once while ensuring all tasks are completed on time;
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds;
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams;
  • Ability to work a regular schedule of 10-20 hours per week, mostly between business hours of 10:00am to 6:00pm; and
  • Must have reliable personal transportation and be able to work in-person on GMU's Fairfax campus, but some work may be be done remotely.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in film or digital production;
  • Prior experience and/or strong interest in performing arts, arts management, event management, or a related field; and
  • Familiarity with scheduling databases and digital collaboration tools such as 25Live and Smartsheet.

  Instructions to Applicants:

  For full consideration, applicants must apply for Schedule and Production Assistant 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: July 8, 2025

  Posting Close Date: July 22, 2025

  Open Until Filled: No

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  Career Advisor  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Career Advisor

  Fairfax, VA

  Classified Staff

  Opening on: Jul 2 2025

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: Costello College of Business

  Classification: Education Support Spec 3

  Job Category: Classified Staff

  Job Type: Full-Time

  Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

  Location: Fairfax, VA

  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

  Pay Band: 04

  Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

  Criminal Background Check: Yes

  About the Department:

  The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason's global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The College's AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

  About the Position:

  The Career Advisor engages the Costello College of Business undergraduate and graduate students in planning for full time jobs and internships in business, assisting with their career needs, which may include resume writing, interview skills, and preparing for the job search. The Career Advisor is committed to planning and leading innovative, high-quality programs and events that meet our students' job search interests and today's job market demands.

  Responsibilities:

  Student Interaction:

  • Provides career advising in individual consultations to include:
    • Providing direct student service through individual appointments and office hours;
    • Individual advising involving extensive coaching and advising for students at all stages of career development including making sound decisions about academic major and career choices;
    • Learning how to identify and secure externships and internships; and
    • Demonstrating the value and use of career resources, and teaching students about resume writing, industry and employer research, interviewing skills, networking, and internship/job search strategies.

  Administration:

  • Supports Career Services efforts to develop relevant content and more extensively, utilize technology in the delivery of student career-related and industry specific programs and services;
  • Implements marketing recommendations to reach students more effectively;
  • Provides benchmarking and recommendations regarding priorities for the office; and
  • Works with Career Center team to continually develop new and edit existing content for website, published resources and industry, and community area information.

  Career Services Programming:

  • Facilitates creative and engaging workshops and presentations on a variety of career topics such as choosing a major, writing targeted cover letters and resumes, finding internships, conducting internship and job searches, and improving interviewing skills;
  • Collaborates with Career Services team to evaluate and continually enhance programs and services to more effectively address student needs;
  • Develops programs to address a wide variety of topics such as advising students on decisions about academic majors, suggesting strategies for exploring career options, sharing effective methods to search for internships/jobs, and preparing for the transition from college;
  • Manages all logistical details of each program and event; and
  • Works closely with student groups, organizations, and affinity groups to develop and fulfill programing request.

  Special Projects:

  • Executes special projects and additional duties as assigned to support the department.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Demonstrated work experience in a related professional setting;
  • Experienced in the use of the internet;
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills;
  • Relationship skills: teamwork, collaboration, networking, development;
  • Technology skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, Salesforce, WordPress;
  • Ability to develop, implement, and manage academic programs and services;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently; and
  • Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related field;
  • Demonstrated higher education experience or related field;
  • Experience working with implementation of career programs and services for business students;
  • Demonstrated career advising experience preferred, ideally in a university-level career services office; and
  • Knowledge of business careers and the local/regional business community.

  Instructions to Applicants:

  For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Career Advisor at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover and resume for review.

  Posting Open Date: July 2, 2025

  For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 17, 2025

  Open Until Filled: Yes

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  Part-time Career Advisor  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Part-time Career Advisor

  Fairfax, VA

  Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Opening on: Jul 3 2025

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: UL

  Classification: GMU Worker

  Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Job Type: Part-Time/25-29 hours/week

  Location: Fairfax, VA

  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

  Salary: $30-$35/hr

  Criminal Background Check: Yes

  About the Department:

  To prepare and connect career-ready students for post-graduate success. University Career Services (UCS), a unit within the Division of University Life (UL), is the centralized career center for George Mason University (Mason), serving 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UCS is dedicated to helping students identify and pursue opportunities where they can make a positive impact in a complex and quickly evolving world. In partnership with our strong network of employers, alumni, and faculty, we are able to break down barriers and successfully connect students with meaningful opportunities in their industries of interest to help them reach their full potential and advance not only themselves socio economically, but their families too. Existing services and programs include one-on-one appointments, career exploration, industry-specific programs, career fairs, experiential learning opportunities and graduate school preparation.

  About the Position:

  Provides career advising virtually and in-person for students/alums on all aspects of their career development including goal setting, career planning, and internship/job searching to increase students' career readiness and post-graduation outcomes. Includes career counseling in complex areas that require specialized expertise, such as career assessments, mid-life transitions, balancing work and family, imposter syndrome, international student hiring in the U.S., etc. Incorporates depth of knowledge in assigned career fields to educate students/alums about industry-specific recruiting/hiring trends, top employers, application processes, and changing workplace norms. Ability to support students at distributed campuses (e.g., Fuse at Mason Square (Arlington) and SciTech (Manassas) through in person meetings, workshops and other career related events.

  Responsibilities:

  • Provides career advising to students/alums representing a broad range of career concerns including:
    • Choosing/changing majors;
    • Choosing/changing careers and planning for graduate school; and
    • Interprets vocational assessment instruments (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Skillscan Driver, CliftonStrengths);
  • Assists students in exploring career options and identifying sources of experiential learning to further clarify their career and industries of interest and to develop necessary skills/knowledge;
  • Provides advising to students/alums interested in the assigned career fields (Technology, Engineering, etc) and educates students on how to research employers, network, and engage in the internship/job search process using current technology;
  • Serves as center specialist on assigned industry areas, maintaining current information on recruiting practices, timelines, and industry trends;
  • Educates and prepares students on the specifics of their job/internship search strategy, including document review, networking techniques, interview preparation, and salary negotiation;
  • Prepares and updates annual outreach workshops and presentations for various campus audiences, delivers as requested;
  • Assists students in leveraging the use of social media and other technology in their search strategy;
  • Uses career management system (e.g., Handshake) to track all interactions with students/alums and to track their progress;
  • Compiles and understands data to evaluate and address students needs in a timely fashion;
  • Develops content for and conduct workshops, career panels and training sessions on a variety of career topics to educate and prepares students for the world of work;
  • Utilizes virtual technologies and resources in the delivery of service to students as appropriate;
  • Develops content for and conduct workshops, career panels and training sessions on a variety of career topics to educate and prepare students for the world of work;
  • Utilizes virtual technologies and resources in the delivery of service to students as appropriate;
  • Develops career programs or provides relevant content for inclusion in large-scale programs (e.g., Career Weeks);
  • Regularly engages with Employer Engagement Consultants and Program Managers to remain up-to-date on industry/market trends particularly within the technology and engineering industries by attending at least five (5) employer-related events per semester.;
  • Stays current on career development trends, relevant on and off campus resources, and related technology;
  • Uses career management system (e.g., Handshake) and Interstride to understand and analyze hiring trends and future employment opportunities;
  • Supports staffing needs for large-scale events (e.g. career fairs, orientation), both in person and virtually;
  • Contributes to UCS strategic plan development and implementation; and
  • Participates in all-staff meetings, trainings and symposia for UCS and the division.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of career development theories and job search strategies;
  • Demonstrated proficiency in designing and delivering presentations, virtually and in-person;
  • Familiarity with career assessments (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, SkillScan Driver, Clifton Strengths);
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively on team projects/initiatives;
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with diverse populations; and
  • Prior experience in a higher education setting counseling/advising students on academic, career, internship, and job search issues, or in human resources/talent acquisition working in college recruiting.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Knowledge of majors/careers in Technology and Engineering;
  • Experience working with international students;
  • Knowledge of career management systems (e.g., Handshake);
  • Proficiency in using career assessments (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Skillscan Driver, CliftonStrengths);
  • Ability to research and quickly develop knowledge of employer recruiting strategies, job market trends;
  • Experience working in relevant professional environments; and
  • Demonstrated experience building positive relationships with college students.

  Instructions to Applicants:

  For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-time Career Advisor at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter with Resume for review.

  Posting Open Date: July 3, 2025

  For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 17, 2025

  Open Until Filled: Yes

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  Benefits Assistant - Hybrid  

  George Mason University

  Permanent - Fairfax

  Posted: 11/07/2025

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  Benefits Assistant - Hybrid

  Fairfax, VA

  Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Opening on: Jul 3 2025

  Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department: Human resources

  Classification: GMU Worker

  Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

  Job Type: Part-Time

  Work Schedule: Part-time (20 hours/week); flexible hours between 8 AM - 5 PM. Ideally 3-4 days per week.

  Location: Fairfax, VA

  Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible (2 days onsite); full onsite presence required during the first month

  Salary: Starting rate $20/hr, commensurate with education and experience

  Criminal Background Check: Yes

  Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

  About the Department:

  Support the University mission through the development and implementation of policies, programs, and practices that attract, retain, and reward faculty and staff.

  About the Position:

  The Benefits Assistant provides a high level of customer service to applicants, staff, and faculty of George Mason University (GMU). Works to problem-solve issues that arise within the benefits department and assists with special projects and tasks assigned.

  Due to the nature of the work, this position is not open to current students.

  Responsibilities:

  • Performs regular audits of benefits records and transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls;
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., Payroll) to investigate and resolve variances or anomalies in financial/benefits records;
  • Provides administrative and customer support for the Benefits team by navigating the web and GMU databases (Banner and Cardinal), meeting in-person and virtually with faculty and staff, and responding to emails in a shared mailbox, to problem solve and answer questions about employee benefits;
  • Assists with various benefits processes, including health and retirement enrollments, updates, termination, and troubleshooting;
  • Provides excellent in-person and virtual customer service to faculty and staff in a friendly and courteous manner, following established guidelines and procedures;
  • Audits published communications and websites to ensure accuracy and relevance; and
  • Assists with special projects as needed.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Experience collaborating and communicating effectively with individuals of differing needs;
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Ability to engage and communicate with empathy to provide excellent customer service through verbal and written communication;
  • Ability to act with tact and diplomacy;
  • Ability to work independently to prioritize daily work activities and willingness to be flexible; and
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and creation of marketing materials.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of basic Human Resources concepts and practices, or procedures related to benefits administration;
  • Knowledge of accounting or payroll principles and practices relevant to reconciliation and internal controls;
  • Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) such as Ellucian Banner, and marketing material platforms such as Canva;
  • Proficiency in Spanish; and
  • Experience working in a higher education environment.

  Instructions to Applicants:

  For full consideration, applicants must apply for Benefits Assistant - Hybrid 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: July 3, 2025

  For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 17, 2025

  Open Until Filled: Yes

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