Dance School Office Manager - Part-Time, On-Site & Events

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s School of Dance seeks an Office Manager to provide organizational and administrative support to academic and production activities.

The role is part-time, on-site at the Fairfax campus. Key duties include front office management, inquiries, deliveries, liaison with facilities, records management, and event support for in-person events. Strong communication, time management, and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and accuracy-driven.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn new programs as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow direction, and take initiative.
• Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, integrity, diplomacy, and tact.
• Ability to respond to tasks with a sense of urgency and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds; and
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage the School of Dance front office by greeting and assisting visitors, monitoring and responding to communication, and directing prospective and current students to appropriate resources.
• Receive and reply to general phone and email inquiries and visitor requests, forwarding communication to appropriate individuals and/or resources.
• Manage deliveries and mail (to include receiving incoming/outgoing mail, packages, etc.).
• Liaise with facilities personnel and property management to initiate maintenance and related requests including key, signage, and other service requests.
• Monitor office supply inventory and initiate orders as required.
• Assist with records management and provide access to library resources.
• Provide AV assistance for School of Dance conference rooms.
• Serve as back-stop to the events staff by providing support for events and room reservations.
• Support the Events Manager with large in-person events at the Fairfax campus; and
• Other administrative support duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Physical ability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

George Mason University’s School of Dance seeks an Office Manager to provide organizational and administrative support to academic and production activities.

The role is part-time, on-site at the Fairfax campus. Key duties include front office management, inquiries, deliveries, liaison with facilities, records management, and event support for in-person events. Strong communication, time management, and professionalism are essential.