Human Resources Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Human Resources is seeking a part-time HR Assistant to support executive scheduling, learning programs, and organizational development initiatives within the Talent Development Center of Excellence.

The role requires strong data management, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills; duties include LMS administration, coaching dashboard support, and providing virtual meeting support.

Qualifications

• Experience with data management and records handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive scheduling across multiple calendars and manage priorities.
• Provide administrative support to the AVP and Chief Learning Officer.
• Create and maintain a coaching dashboard and manage coaching program evaluations.
• Post trainings in the LMS, manage registrations, run attendance reports, and update learning communities.
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings, including Zoom moderation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Independent worker

Collaboration across diverse teams

Job description

Department: Human Resources

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

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

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visasponsorship

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position

George Mason University’s Human Resources office is looking for apassionate and enthusiastic individual to serve as a part-timeHuman Resources Assistant. This role will support executivescheduling and support initiatives across the Talent DevelopmentCenter of Excellence (CoE), including workplace coaching, facultyand staff engagement, and organizational development andlearning.

Responsibilities

• Executive scheduling for multiple busy calendars, and managingpriorities in a timely and professional manner;
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Vice Presidentand Chief Learning Officer, including day-to-day management ofmultiple talent development projects;
• Create and maintain a coaching dashboard, including managingthe evaluation process for coaching services and providingadministrative support to the Coaching Manager as needed;
• Utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) to post trainings,manage registrations, run attendance reports, and update learningcommunities;
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings, includingmoderating 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 serviceskills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, follow through, andbe flexible;
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive informationwith discretion and professionalism;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;and
• Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals with differingneeds 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 MSOutlook;
• Experience with Project Management tools or methodologies;and
• Qualtrics and/or learning management systems experience highlypreferred.

Posting Open Date

August 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by

August 21, 2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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