Marketing & Student Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

George Mason University's Global Education Office (GEO) is seeking a Marketing & Student Engagement Specialist to support day-to-day marketing operations, monitor social media, and assist with events and content creation. The role requires a fast learner who can work in a team and manage multiple projects throughout the year.

The successful candidate will help develop content for flyers, brochures, webpages, and social media, and analyze market research.

Qualifications

• Ability to be organized and detail oriented.
• Strong written and oral communicator.
• Team player who can collaborate with others and enjoys meeting students;
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task on projects throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Drafts newsletters, announcements, and promotional materials.
• Reviews documents for compliance with style and brand guidelines, and edits for basic grammatical content.
• Prepares and designs content and graphics for design layouts for various media.
• Distributes marketing materials to intended audiences.
• Updates web pages and revises content as provided.
• Collects content and assists with upkeep of the database.
• Assists with GEO study abroad fairs and events coordination.
• Creates social media schedule and produces content.
• Assists with generating ideas for postings.
• Monitors social media activity and identifies viable actions.
• Creates or procures photos or videos for events, websites, or social media, and produces content for intended audiences.
• Supports presentation materials by gathering quotations, statistics, videos, and photos.
• Gathers web site and social media traffic and analyzes usage.
• Performs marketing, content, and feature research; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Desktop publishing

Graphic design tools

Job description

Department:

Global Education Office

Classification:

GMU Worker

Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:

Part-Time

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Hourly Rate:

Commensurate with experience

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Department:

The units directly under Global Partnerships and Engagement (GPE)are the Global Education Office (GEO) and InternationalPartnerships (IP). In addition, there is close collaboration withother international-focused units at the university such asGateway, Mason Korea, and the Office of International Programs andServices (OIPS). These units collectively support theinternationalization efforts of the university and in supportGeorge Mason University's Strategic Plan, serving both studentsstudying abroad, as well as international students coming to GeorgeMason.

About the Position:

The Global Education Office (GEO) is looking to fill the positionof Marketing & Student Engagement Specialist. The idealapplicant is a fast learner and proven team player who hasexperience working in an office and possesses a strong knowledge ofdiverse social media channels. The successful candidate will assistthe GEO’s marketing department in day-to-day operations, monitorand post on social media outlets, provide logistical support duringkey events, administer surveys, and hand out promotional materials.In addition, the Marketing & Student Engagement Specialistworks with staff in developing content for various media (flyers,brochures, web pages, social media, etc.) and gathers and analyzesmarket research.

Responsibilities:

• Drafts newsletters, announcements, and promotionalmaterials;
• Reviews documents for compliance with style and brandguidelines, and edits for basic grammatical content;
• Prepares and designs content and graphics for design layoutsfor various media;
• Distributes marketing materials to intended audiences;
• Updates web pages and revises content as provided;
• Collects content and assists with upkeep of the database;
• Assists with GEO study abroad fairs and eventscoordination;
• Creates social media schedule and produces content;
• Assists with generating ideas for postings;
• Monitors social media activity and identifies viableactions;
• Creates or procures photos or videos for events, websites, orsocial media, and produces content for intended audiences;
• Supports presentation materials by gathering quotations,statistics, videos, and photos;
• Gathers web site and social media traffic and analyzesusage;
• Performs marketing, content, and feature research; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to be organized and detail oriented;
• Strong written and oral communicator;
• Team player who can collaborate with others and enjoys meetingstudents; and
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task onprojects throughout the year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of basic design principles, styles, andcommunication standards;
• Ability to use desktop publishing and graphic designtools;
• Editorial, persuasive, and copywriting skills; and
• Multimedia (photography or video) skills.

Posting Open Date:

October 12, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:

October 26, 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 foret employment 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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