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George Mason University is hiring a Graduate Enrollment Technology Assistant to support graduate enrollment marketing and communications for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences using Patriot Connect and Salesforce Marketing Cloud. The temporary wage position works closely with the CHSS Graduate Admissions team to build, maintain, and optimize automated email communications aimed at prospective graduate students. The assistant also documents tool usage and coordinates with enrollment staff on program codes and academic terms.

Highlights

Build and update SQL queries in Marketing Cloud to segment prospective student audiences for automated journeys and emails.
Create and maintain data extensions and query activities in Marketing Cloud Automation Studio.
Assist with setting up and monitoring Journey Builder campaigns.
Run routine data quality checks to keep target audiences accurate.
Test email communications before they go out.
Document Patriot Connect and Marketing Cloud usage, including queries, journey configurations, and campaign processes.
Coordinate with enrollment staff to update filters, program codes, and academic terms.
Bring basic familiarity with data concepts such as tables, filtering, and sorting, plus exposure to SQL or another query language.
Use Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Visio, and Excel.
Pay of $25.00 - $29.00 per hour for a part-time schedule of about 10 hours per week, with hybrid work eligibility.

Graduate Enrollment Technology Assistant Full Description

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time, 10 hours/week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The mission of the Graduate Academic Affairs Office is to support inclusive excellence and innovation in graduate education and research training and to address the academic and professional development needs of graduate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). The office is responsible for establishing and sustaining a data-informed, evidence-based approach to graduate education and enrollment planning for the college in the context of rapidly evolving regional, national, and international landscapes for graduate education. The office integrates and updates catalog adjustments in communication systems, supervises graduate curriculum development and academic program reviews for the college, and it is responsible for developing college-level academic policies and procedures and managing graduate student appeal and grievance processes. In partnership with university-level offices as well as local academic units within the college, it processes all academic actions from inquiry through degree conferral and coordinates CHSS graduate student recruitment, orientation, retention, advising, and career pathways programming. The unit manages CHSS's competitive awards for graduate students. In partnership with faculty and college research support services, it works to secure external funding to support graduate education and research training and to provide professional development opportunities related to graduate education and graduate mentoring.

About the Position:

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is seeking a detail-oriented temporary wage employee to support graduate enrollment marketing and communications efforts, specifically using our technology tools such as Patriot Connect and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud. This position works closely with the CHSS Graduate Admissions team to build, maintain, and optimize automated email communications targeting CHSS graduate students.

Responsibilities:

Build and update SQL queries in Marketing Cloud to segment prospective student audiences for automated journeys and/or email communications;
Create and maintain data extensions and query activities within Marketing Cloud Automation Studio;
Assist with the setup and monitoring of journey builder campaigns;
Perform routine data quality checks to ensure accurate target audience;
Support the testing of email communications;
Document units Patriot Connect and Marketing Cloud usage, including but not limited to query usage, journey configurations, and campaign processes;
Coordinate with enrollment staff to update filters, program codes, and academic terms as needed; and
Additional projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Basic familiarity with data concepts (tables, filtering, sorting);
Exposure to SQL or any query/database language;
Experience using Microsoft suite tools such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Visio, and Excel;
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation; and
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Patriot Connect, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, or similar CRM/marketing platforms;
Experience using project management tools such as Asana, Airtable, or Smartsheet; and
Interest in higher education, enrollment management, or digital marketing.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Graduate Enrollment Technology Assistant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: October 5, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 16, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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