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George Mason University

Part-Time Scheduling and Event Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $24.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Tuition Assistance
supplemental retirement plan
Staff senate participation
Employee Discounts
Part-time hourly wage

Job Description

George Mason University (GMU) is one of the largest and most diverse universities in Virginia, offering a vibrant academic environment with students and faculty representing all 50 states and over 135 countries. The university provides more than 200 degree programs across its campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and other learning locations throughout the commonwealth. GMU is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaborative work. As a forward-thinking institution, George Mason University strives for excellence in both academic achievement and community engagement, ensuring a dynamic and supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students alike.Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be a high school graduate
  • proficient with Microsoft Office
  • possess outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience including university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community
  • must have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • possess strong customer service, time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate
  • proficient with Microsoft Office
  • outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse audiences including university faculty, staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community
  • excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • strong customer service, time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • experience with Resource25 or other event management scheduling programs (preferred)
  • experience utilizing Canva to create marketing materials (preferred)
  • knowledge of campus or event venue operations (preferred)
  • experience working in higher education (preferred)

Job Duties

  • Schedules and coordinates events, conferences, and other activities held at the Mason Square Campus (Arlington)
  • supports the management of the centralized Mason Square Conferencing and Events email inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and client-solution focused communication
  • evaluates and approves space requests across the Mason Square Campus, ensuring optimal utilization of event spaces
  • analyzes scheduling conflicts and identifies client focused solutions in collaboration with academic units and external partners
  • ensures all requests adhere to university policies and related documentation is complete
  • fosters long term client relationships through exceptional service and proactive communication
  • works with internal and external clients to provide logistical guidance for events, including cost estimates and support services
  • develops and manages event contracts and certificates of insurance, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
  • responds with appropriate urgency, flexibility, courtesy, and good judgment to meet customer needs and resolve issues

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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