State of Virginia is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Fairfax
State of Virginia, Fairfax, VA, US
Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science Classification: GMU Worker Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage Job Type: Part-Time / 15-25 hours per week Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: On Site Required Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes Works with Minors check: Yes About the Department: The Department of Economics at George Mason University is recognized globally for its research excellence, dynamic graduate programs (PhD and MA), and strong faculty. We are committed to fostering a vibrant academic environment that supports student success and impactful scholarship. About the Center: The GMU Center for Economic Education seeks to have every student graduate with the economic and financial knowledge and skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy. With a primary focus on Northern Virginia, the center is a resource for K-12 teachers and school divisions, providing professional development and classroom resources to effectively teach economics and personal finance. The Center is affiliated with the Virginia Council on Economic Education and the National Council for Economic Education. Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support to our Associate Director at the Center. Duties will include:
- Data entry;
- Planning and coordinating Center events;
- Communication and outreach to educators and other stakeholders; and
- Updating marketing material for the Center.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated ability at event planning or administrative support;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Mac-based equivalents (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams);
- Strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze information to support program goals; and
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with frequent software and policy updates.
- Experience working in some capacity with K-12 schools; and
- Knowledge of economics education at the K-12 level.