Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
About the Position:
Responsibilities:
- Manage the School of Dance front office by greeting and assisting visitors, monitoring and responding to communication, and directing prospective and current students to appropriate resources;
- Receive and reply to general phone and email inquiries and visitor requests, forwarding communication to appropriate individuals and/or resources;
- Manage deliveries and mail (to include receiving incoming/outgoing mail, packages, etc.);
- Liaise with facilities personnel and property management to initiate maintenance and related requests including key, signage, and other service requests;
- Monitor office supply inventory and initiate orders as required;
- Assist with records management and provide access to library resources;
- Provide AV assistance for School of Dance conference rooms;
- Serve as back-stop to the events staff by providing support for events and room reservations;
- Support the Events Manager with large in-person events at the Fairfax campus; and
- Other administrative support duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Superior communication skills, both spoken and written;
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to respond to tasks with a sense of urgency and to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively;
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and accuracy driven;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow direction, and take initiative;
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;
- Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, integrity, diplomacy, and tact;
- Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn new programs as needed; and
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for School of Dance Office Manager (Temporary Part-Time) 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: June 3, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 17, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
