Arts School Admin & Events Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s School of Art in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to serve as the office’s operational anchor and first point of contact. This on-site role requires skill in complex scheduling across faculty and staff, handling purchases and vendor paperwork, coordinating events, and maintaining records with discretion.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, customer service, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a busy academic

Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently manage daily office operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience processing purchases and ensuring policy compliance.
• Strong calendar management and scheduling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with discretion.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Customer service oriented with ability to assist diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to the AVT email account and route messages.
• Maintain front desk, conference room, and shared administrative spaces.
• Process purchases on university card and reimbursements in compliance with policy.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and visitor experiences.
• Manage complex scheduling across faculty, staff, and reservable spaces.
• Support contract and vendor documentation and record keeping.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Calendar management

Purchasing & policy compliance

Complex scheduling

Written & verbal communication

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

25Live

Navigate Mason

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

George Mason University’s School of Art in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to serve as the office’s operational anchor and first point of contact. This on-site role requires skill in complex scheduling across faculty and staff, handling purchases and vendor paperwork, coordinating events, and maintaining records with discretion.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, customer service, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a busy academic