Human Resources Assistant

George-Mason-University; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid eligible

Job summary

George Mason University’s Human Resources office is seeking a part-time HR Assistant to support executive scheduling and initiatives across the Talent Development Center of Excellence (CoE), including coaching, staff engagement, and organizational learning.

The role is hybrid eligible in Fairfax, VA, with an hourly rate of $20 and around 20 hours per week, focusing on calendar management, LMS postings, and coaching program coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with data management and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal communication and customer service.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Discretion handling highly confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Administer executive scheduling across busy calendars.
• Support AVP and Learning Officer with projects.
• Maintain coaching dashboard and manage evaluation processes.
• Utilize LMS to post trainings, register, and track attendance.
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings (Zoom).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Confidential information handling

Independent work

Collaboration

Tools

MS Outlook

Qualtrics

LMS

Project management tools

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 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 andenthusiastic individual to serve as a part-timeHuman 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 ina timelyand professional manner;
• Provide administrative support to theAssistant Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, including day-to-day managementof multipletalent development projects;
• Create andmaintaina 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, runattendance reports, and update learning communities;
• Provide technical support for virtualmeetings, 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.

Posting Open Date: August 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:August 21, 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes