Student Engagement & Outreach Assistant (Part-Time)

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing seeks an Outreach and Engagement Assistant to provide administrative support to OSSE, assisting with student engagement, outreach, and scholar programs, and handling purchasing, room reservations, events, forms, and financial reconciliation.

The role focuses on RLC, NACME Scholars, RSOs, and external partners, coordinating communications, data tracking, and supporting signature events like BLAST-Off Week and OSSE Talks while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (email, docs, sheets, forms).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports NACME Scholars Program communications, status tracking, and data entry.
• Coordinates RLC programming with coordinators and university staff.
• Handles logistics for external partner programming and K-12 outreach events.
• Serves as initial contact for CEC student organizations (NSBE, SHPE, SWE, IEEE, ACM, etc.).
• Manages day-to-day admin tasks including room reservations, P-card purchases, and form creation.
• Supports planning and execution of OSSE events such as BLAST-Off Week and OSSE Talks.
• Maintains program documentation, attendance records, and participant databases.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing seeks an Outreach and Engagement Assistant to provide administrative support to OSSE, assisting with student engagement, outreach, and scholar programs, and handling purchasing, room reservations, events, forms, and financial reconciliation.

The role focuses on RLC, NACME Scholars, RSOs, and external partners, coordinating communications, data tracking, and supporting signature events like BLAST-Off Week and OSSE Talks while