Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator

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George Mason University is hiring an Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator for the Dewberry School of Music. This role involves managing communications and scheduling for the Director, supporting academic processes, supervising assistants and interns, and creating marketing materials including newsletters and social media content.

Highlights

Serve as communications liaison between the Director and students, faculty, and university community
Manage Director's calendar, schedule meetings, and prepare meeting technology
Support academic processes, including faculty and staff searches and supervision of student office assistants and marketing interns
Create graphic designs using Canva or Photoshop for school events
Design bi-monthly Constant Contact newsletters to promote concerts and announcements
Curate social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X with intern support
Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, social media, Canva or Photoshop required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required
Excellent writing and oral communication skills mandatory
Experience working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members is preferred

Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator Full Description

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:Â Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:Â Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:Â On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:Â Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:Â Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Â Yes

About the Department:

The Dewberry School of Music's mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each to fulfill society's need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate each with hope, confidence, and distinction.

About the Position:

This position is an integral part ofÂ a dynamic and vibrant team that provides support for the School of Music faculty, students, alumni, and community of supporters. 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 Masonâs academic and culturally inclusive environment.Â

Responsibilities:

Serve as communications liaison between the Director, Dewberry School of Music, and students, faculty, and the University community;
Manage calendar/schedule for the Director, Dewberry School of Music;
Schedule meetings, record minutes, and prepare meeting technology for the School of Music;
Ensure efficiency of academic processes, e.g., faculty and staff searches, supervising student office assistants and marketing interns;
Manage office and assist new faculty and staff members;
Create graphic designs for events in Canva or Photoshop;
Design bi-monthly Constant Contact newsletters promoting upcoming concerts, initiatives, announcements etc.; and
Curate social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X with the assistance of an intern.Â Â

Required Qualifications:

Bachelorâs degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Knowledge of performing arts;
Must navigate databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, social media, and Canva or Photoshop with ease;
Attention to detail in scheduling meetings with appropriate follow-up on email conversations; and
Excellent writing and oral communication skills; and
Detail-oriented in all aspects.Â Â

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Instructions to Applicants:Â

For full consideration, applicants must apply for theÂ Assistant to the Director & Marketing Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.Â Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date:Â November 20, 2025

Posting Close Date:Â December 7, 2025

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