Human Resources Assistant

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

Job summary

George Mason University's Human Resources office is seeking a part-time Human Resources Assistant to support executive scheduling and learning initiatives in the Talent Development CoE. The role will assist with calendar management, LMS postings, and coordination of coaching and staff engagement activities.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong data management, attention to detail, professional communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion while working

Qualifications

• Experience with data management and attention to detail required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and maintain discretion in handling information.
• Comfort working independently and collaborating with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Executive scheduling for multiple calendars and priority management.
• Provide administrative support to AVP and CLO on talent development projects.
• Create and maintain a coaching dashboard and support evaluation processes.
• Use LMS to post trainings, manage registrations, and run attendance reports.
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings (Zoom) and related tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Prioritizing deadlines

Discretion with information

Independent work

Collaboration

Tools

MS Outlook

Project Management

Qualtrics

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

10004363

Fairfax, VA

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Opening on: Aug 7 2026

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.

Posting Open Date: August 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 21, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes