What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at George Mason University?
Department: Honors College
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About The Department
The Honors College provides challenge and support for George Mason University's most highly motivated undergraduates of every background and interest. In collaboration with every unit at the university, the Honors College facilitates student access to the most exceptional opportunities for academic achievement, professional development, and public service that the university and the region have to offer.
About The Position
The George Mason University Honors College Executive Assistant is responsible for coordinating a broad range of activities and facilitating communication among members of the Honors College office faculty and staff. The Executive Assistant also facilitates communication between the Honors College office and other units on campus and with community members and partners. A primary responsibility is managing the Dean's calendar, as well as scheduling committees and boards of the Honors College. Other administrative duties include serving as the Search Committee Coordinator and HR Liaison, managing the Foundation Account and providing Advancement support for the Dean.
Responsibilities
Scheduling:
Required Qualifications
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Executive 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 for review.
Posting Open Date: April 10, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 9, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
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/
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About The Department
The Honors College provides challenge and support for George Mason University's most highly motivated undergraduates of every background and interest. In collaboration with every unit at the university, the Honors College facilitates student access to the most exceptional opportunities for academic achievement, professional development, and public service that the university and the region have to offer.
About The Position
The George Mason University Honors College Executive Assistant is responsible for coordinating a broad range of activities and facilitating communication among members of the Honors College office faculty and staff. The Executive Assistant also facilitates communication between the Honors College office and other units on campus and with community members and partners. A primary responsibility is managing the Dean's calendar, as well as scheduling committees and boards of the Honors College. Other administrative duties include serving as the Search Committee Coordinator and HR Liaison, managing the Foundation Account and providing Advancement support for the Dean.
Responsibilities
Scheduling:
- Keeps the Dean's calendar up to date and stands ready to facilitate and communicate adjustments over the course of the day. The Dean needs to be regularly scheduled to meet with 6 direct reports and 2 shared reports (with Admissions & Advancement), as well as the Honors College committees, an advisory board, executive committee, and for student meetings. The Dean also meets with 18 indirect reports every semester. Beyond the Honors College office, the Dean is regularly scheduled in meetings called by the President and Provost and regularly serves on or chairs university-level committees. The Executive Assistant also provides scheduling support for the Honors College staff/group and committee meetings. This requires the coordination of multiple calendars, as well as significant time in communicating with staff by sending emails and calendar invitations via Outlook with details about meetings, scheduling through Teams or Zoom, and/or reserving space.
- Includes communicating with the Provost's Office Personnel team for classification and pay; communicating with search committees and Human Resources; posting jobs; scheduling phone, virtual, and on-campus interviews for candidates; setting up travel if needed; and reserving space and equipment for interviews. Submits hiring proposals once finalist's are selected, and informs candidates not selected. Onboards new hires with a name badge, door name plate, supply order, and grants access to the shared drive.
- Schedules meetings with all external partners. In coordination with the Honors College Chief Development Officer, schedules, tracks, and follows-up on the Dean’s meetings with alumni, donors, and community members. Assists staff members in the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Annual and Constituent Giving and Strategic Initiatives with reserving campus space via 25Live, ordering food, and making restaurant reservations for advancement-related activities. Attends board meetings and assists the Director of Communications with the Dean’s advancement-related online communication. For Foundation Accounts, submits vouchers for payment, reimbursements, awards, and scholarships. Communicates with reimbursees and awardees regarding paperwork, deadlines, etc. Tracks donations, updates the Dean’s donor and correspondence spreadsheet, and prepares information/mailing labels for the Dean’s handwritten thank you notes.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Experience with office procedures and current technology, including MS Teams, MS Office, email, and web-based applications;
- Experience working independently, making independent judgment and prioritizing and managing multiple priorities;
- Extensive knowledge of office procedures and current technology, including MS Office, email, and web-based applications necessary to carry out the duties of the position;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team; and
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience managing day-to-day priorities for someone with a complex schedule;
- Experience with complex calendar coordination across multiple stakeholders;
- Experience performing a wide variety of complex duties in a higher education setting; and
- Knowledge of administrative tasks specific to higher education.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Executive 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 for review.
Posting Open Date: April 10, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 9, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
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/