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George Mason University is hiring a part-time HR Assistant (Organizational Development & Learning) in Fairfax, VA to support its Human Resources learning and development team with scheduling, logistics, LMS administration, and customer service.

Highlights

Part-Time, hybrid-eligible role at 20-25 hours/week; $15-20/hour
Coordinates schedules and logistics for workshops, events, and training programs
Administers George Mason's Learning Management System (LMS), including postings, registrations, and reports
Supports in-person and virtual learning events, including moderation and technical support
Uses Qualtrics for learning evaluations and feedback

HR Assistant (Organizational Development & Learning) Full Description

Department:

Human Resources - Organizational Development & Learning

Classification:

GMU Worker

Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:

Part-Time

Work Schedule:

20-25 hours/week; hours are flexible within HR’s business hours (8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday).

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:

$15-20/hour

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Position

The Human Resources Organizational Development & Learning team is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their team of learning and development professionals in the areas of customer service, logistics, scheduling support, and materials preparation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate schedules and logistics for workshops, events, meetings, and training programs, including management of multiple calendars
Manage multiple email inboxes and provide timely professional customer service to George Mason faculty and staff across multiple departments, including referring complex issues to appropriate teammates as necessary
Administer learning activities within George Mason’s Learning Management System (LMS), including posting trainings, managing registrations, updating content, and running reports
Provide basic technical support by serving as a point of contact for the Learning Management System
Assist with setup for in-person and virtual workshops/events/meetings and serve as moderator for virtual learning opportunities
Support the delivery of in-person and virtual learning, including logistics support, setup, troubleshooting, and moderating virtual learning events
Provide information on George Mason policies in concise, easy-to-understand language
Use Qualtrics to create, send, and synthesize learning evaluations and feedback
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment, including scheduling, coordination, and customer service
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated experience with email management and email customer service
Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, to include providing participant support and moderating group sessions
Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, follow through, and be flexible to team needs
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals with differing needs at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Human Resources or Learning and Development setting
Higher education or public workforce experience
Experience with Cornerstone or other Learning Management Systems
Experience working with design tools such as Canva, Piktochart, and Adobe
Experience with Qualtrics or other survey design tools

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the HR Assistant (Organizational Development & Learning) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. 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: September 21, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 4, 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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