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Human Resources Assistant

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Posted August 7, 2026

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Department: Human Resources

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: 20 hours/week; depending upon projects this may extend to 25 hours/week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position:

George Mason University’s Human Resources office is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to serve as a part-time Human Resources Assistant. This role will support executive scheduling and support initiatives across the Talent Development Center of Excellence (CoE), including workplace coaching, faculty and staff engagement, and organizational development and learning.

Responsibilities:

Executive scheduling for multiple busy calendars, and managing priorities in a timely and professional manner;

Provide administrative support to the Assistant Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, including day-to-day management of multiple talent development projects;

Create and maintain a coaching dashboard, including managing the evaluation process for coaching services and providing administrative support to the Coaching Manager as needed;

Utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) to post trainings, manage registrations, run attendance reports, and update learning communities;

Provide technical support for virtual meetings, including moderating Zoom meetings; and

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with data management;

Demonstrated attention to detail.

Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy;

Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, follow through, and be flexible;

Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism;

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; and

Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals with differing needs at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Human Resources setting;

Higher education or public workforce experience;

Demonstrated experience managing executive schedules in MS Outlook;

Experience with Project Management tools or methodologies; and

Qualtrics and/or learning management systems experience highly preferred.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Human Resources Assistant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. 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: August 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 21, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes