Program Assistant, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State

George Mason University, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Arlington, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Department Antonin Scalia Law School
Alternate Department Description
Antonin Scalia Law School, CSAS
Criminal Background Check Standard Background Check
Motor Vehicle Background Check No
Statement of Economic Interest Not Applicable
Restricted Position? Yes, is not eligible for layoff or severance benefits.
Job Category Classified Staff
Role (State) Job Title Public Relations & Marketing Specialist II
Working Title Program Assistant, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State
Job Type Full-Time
Position Number 10566z
Recruit Number STF10745
Working Hours
Location Arlington, VA
Other Location
Pay Band Payband 3
Salary Commensurate with education and experience
Web Announcement
Program Assistant, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State
The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a Program Assistant for the C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State on the Arlington, VA., campus.  George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. 
Responsibilities:
 
Do you like planning events? Do you enjoy coordinating logistics, event execution, and everything in between? Then the Gray Center is looking for you!
The Gray Center is seeking a bright, energetic, detail-oriented Program Assistant, who enjoys planning and organizing conferences, workshops, seminars and other events. Reporting to the Gray Center’s Associate Director for Events & Operations, the Program Assistant will be responsible for providing support for all the Gray Center’s events and programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
 
  • Assisting with several aspects of the Gray Center’s event planning and execution, including preparation of materials, onsite setup, event registration, database and file management;
  • Coordinating several aspects of the Gray Center’s administrative operations, including processing reimbursements and bill payments, providing support for vendor accounts, and supporting the Gray Center’s Associate Director for Events & Operations as necessary;
  • Administrative support for the Associate Director for Events & Operations as necessary;
  • Tracking/collecting materials and updating a variety of databases and lists; and
  • Other administrative and office duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively;
  • Self-starter, highly motivated and detail oriented;
  • Ability to interact with people at all levels, including high-level officials in government and academia, in a professional manner and in different settings;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings (when the Center has events).

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
  • Experience with event management software; and
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, as well as strong database experience.

 
**This is not a supervisory position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a one-page cover letter, a resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
For Full Consideration, Apply by: 2/03/2022
Posting Date 01/20/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Telework Friendly? Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Great Careers Begin at Mason!
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. 
 
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. 
 
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! 
 
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Equity Statement
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