Outreach and Engagement Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks an Outreach and Engagement Assistant to provide administrative support to OSSE, focusing on student engagement and scholar programs, purchasing, room reservations, event logistics, form creation, and financial reconciliation.

The role supports OSSE's NACME Scholars Program, RLC activities, RSOs, and external partners, serving as the first contact for campus organizations and handling diverse office operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in an office/administrative position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates NACME Scholars Program communications, status updates, and data entry.
• Coordinates OSSE's RLC programming and activities in collaboration with coordinators and staff.
• Coordinates logistics for external partner programming and K-12 outreach events.
• Serves as OSSE's initial point of contact for CEC RSOs including NSBE, SHPE, SWE, IEEE, ACM, and others.
• Handles day-to-day administrative functions including room reservations, P-card purchases, and form creation.
• Supports planning and execution of OSSE signature events including BLAST-Off Week, Innovation Week, and OSSE Talks.
• Maintains program documentation, attendance records/forms, and participant databases.

Skills

Office experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Department: Col of Engineering and Computing

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:$25-$28/hour; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

The Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement (OSSE) supports the goal of bringing the world to the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and CEC to the world. OSSE ensures that CEC students, undergraduate and graduate, have access to educational, professional development, and social engagement opportunities that empower them to develop and leverage their own agency as they seek to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. OSSE is also dedicated to ensuring that faculty and staff within CEC who impact student success are provided with the tools needed to support student achievement.

About the Position:

The Outreach and Engagement Assistant provides administrative support to OSSE. This position supports the office's student engagement, outreach, and scholar program portfolio while also executing key administrative functions including purchasing, room reservations, event logistics, form creation, and financial reconciliation. The position focuses specifically on OSSE's work with the Resident Learning Community (RLC), the NACME Scholars Program, registered student organizations (RSOs), and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the NACME Scholars Program including coordinating scholar communications, tracking academic status updates, and assisting with portal data entry and reporting;
• Coordinates OSSE's RLC programming and activities in collaboration with RLC coordinators and university life staff;
• Coordinates logistics for external partner programming and K-12 outreach events in collaboration with the OSSE Director;
• Serves as OSSE's initial point of contact for CEC registered student organizations including NSBE, SHPE, SWE, IEEE, ACM, and others;
• Handles day-to-day administrative functions including room reservations, P-card purchases and reconciliation, Dynamic Forms creation, and general office operations;
• Supports planning and execution of OSSE signature events including BLAST-Off Week, Innovation Week, and OSSE Talks; and
• Maintains program documentation, attendance records/forms, and participant databases.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Relevant experience in an office/administrative position;
• Prior experience with financial reconciliations;
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational abilities;
• Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and anticipate and meet deadlines, while maintaining flexibility regarding changes in priorities; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software, including e-mail, online meeting applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Experience (typically 2–4 years) in student services in higher education;
• Demonstrated experience in university student outreach and engagement programming;
• Experience working in varied and multicultural spaces and with diverse audiences within higher education; and
• Knowledge of university procedures, policies, and regulations.

Posting Open Date: September 15, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 29, 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes

A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia’s Technology Corridor

About the College:

The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CECenrolled more than11,000studentsin fall2025.The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degreeprogramsincluding several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 314full-timefaculty,107are tenured,59 aretenure-track,96 areterm faculty, and52 areresearch faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teamsexpended$83.7million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over$66.8million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and providesample opportunityfor faculty to work with other disciplines.

About the University and the Region:

George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than40,000 studentsstudying in over200 degreeprograms. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation,providingexcellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.

About the Future:

In conjunction with Amazon’s decision toestablisha second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result,George Mason has committedtoaccelerateits plans to grow its capacity in computing andemerging technologies. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fusea new 355,000 square foot building,openedto students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility houses the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms,roboticsand power engineeringlabs, and collaborative spaces.It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment byGeorge Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.