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George Mason University is hiring a Outreach and Engagement Assistant. The position provides administrative support to the Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement within the College of Engineering and Computing. Day-to-day work blends event and program coordination with purchasing, form creation, and financial reconciliation.

Highlights

Supports the NACME Scholars Program, including scholar communications, academic status tracking, and portal data entry and reporting.
Coordinates the Resident Learning Community's programming and logistics for external partner and K-12 outreach events.
Serves as the initial point of contact for CEC registered student organizations including NSBE, SHPE, SWE, IEEE, and ACM.
Handles day-to-day administrative functions such as room reservations, P-card purchases and reconciliation, and Dynamic Forms creation.
Supports planning and execution of OSSE signature events including BLAST-Off Week, Innovation Week, and OSSE Talks.
Maintains program documentation, attendance records, and participant databases.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, prior office/administrative experience, and experience with financial reconciliations.
A bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in higher-education student services are preferred.
Pays $25-$28 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Part-time, on-site hourly role; not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Outreach and Engagement Assistant Full Description

The Outreach and Engagement Assistant provides administrative support to the Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement (OSSE) within George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing. This position supports the office's student engagement, outreach, and scholar program portfolio while also executing key administrative functions including purchasing, room reservations, event logistics, form creation, and financial reconciliation. The role focuses specifically on OSSE's work with the Resident Learning Community (RLC), the NACME Scholars Program, registered student organizations (RSOs), and external partners.

Responsibilities

Supports the NACME Scholars Program, including coordinating scholar communications, tracking academic status updates, and assisting with portal data entry and reporting.
Coordinates OSSE's RLC programming and activities in collaboration with RLC coordinators and university life staff.
Coordinates logistics for external partner programming and K-12 outreach events in collaboration with the OSSE Director.
Serves as OSSE's initial point of contact for CEC registered student organizations including NSBE, SHPE, SWE, IEEE, ACM, and others.
Handles day-to-day administrative functions including room reservations, P-card purchases and reconciliation, Dynamic Forms creation, and general office operations.
Supports planning and execution of OSSE signature events including BLAST-Off Week, Innovation Week, and OSSE Talks.
Maintains program documentation, attendance records/forms, and participant databases.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant experience in an office/administrative position.
Prior experience with financial reconciliations.
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and anticipate and meet deadlines, while maintaining flexibility regarding changes in priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software, including e-mail, online meeting applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience (typically 2-4 years) in student services in higher education.
Demonstrated experience in university student outreach and engagement programming.
Experience working in varied and multicultural spaces and with diverse audiences within higher education.
Knowledge of university procedures, policies, and regulations.

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Outreach and Engagement Assistant

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Outreach and Engagement Assistant Full Description

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