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George Mason University

Operations Assistant

🇺🇸 Fairfax, VA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $20 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ March 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

George Mason University is hiring an Operations Assistant. This role involves assisting with daily university event operations, including venue setup, custodial duties, light maintenance, and providing customer service to Student Centers' patrons. The position requires working closely with Event Operation Crew Leaders to ensure proper support during operating hours.

Highlights 

  • Assist with venue setup and event logistics.
  • Perform custodial duties and light maintenance tasks.
  • Provide customer service to patrons.
  • Basic computer skills for e-mail and event logistics software.
  • Hourly rate of $20.00.
  • Part-time position, 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday 12:00-6:30pm.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and climb ladders.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Operations Assistant Full Description

Department: Student Centers - Event Services
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 12:00-6:30pm; 30 hours/week (6 hours/day with 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Hourly rate $20.00/hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:George Mason University’s Student Centers invites applications for the Operations Assistant position. 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.The primary purpose of this position is to provide daily operational and event support throughout the Student Centers. Operational support includes preparing venues/areas for events (set-up/removal of tables/chairs/staging, etc.), performing general building maintenance (basic repairs, dry/wet mopping, changing lightbulbs, etc.) and providing customer service to all patrons of these spaces.This position works closely with the Event Operation Crew Leaders to ensure proper support is available during all operating hours. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor.
Responsibilities:The Operations Assistant will assist in the daily operations of university events regarding venue setup, custodial duties, light maintenance, and assist the Student Centers’ patrons with all aspects of support.
Required Qualifications:Knowledge of housekeeping methods, equipment, and chemicals;Ability to communicate verbally; read and write in English;Basic computer knowledge including e-mail and ability to learn and use basic computer programs used for event logistics and operations;Must be able to climb and work on ladders (12’ or less);Required to independently move up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation; andMust currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.
Preferred Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; andCustodial and or venue/event set up experience.
Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Operations 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 and resume.
Posting Open Date:  February 28, 2025For Full Consideration, Apply by:  March 19, 2025Open Until Filled?:  Yes
 

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