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Office Manager, Student Media
Virginia Jobs, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Department:
University Life - Student Media Center
Classification:
GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time/Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Up to 29 hours/week
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary:
$22-$24/hour; salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Student Media is dedicated to providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for students who aspire to a career in media production or journalism, as well as those who simply wish to pursue a creative passion or hobby.
With over 60 computers, 4 state-of-the-art audio and video studios, a bustling newsroom, and multiple co-curricular courses, Student Media is a unique learning environment for Mason students to learn new skills and practice their craft by producing content that is seen by their peers, professors, and the community.
About the Position:
The Student Media Center is seeking a responsible part-time hourly wage employee for the Office Manager position. The maximum authorized hours of work for this position will be up to 29 hours per week/minimum of 20 hours per week. The Office Manager will manage daily operations with additional administrative and programmatic support duties.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks under the direction of unit staff within University Life. The role may include, but is not limited to:
Manage day-to-day office operations (i.e., phone and equipment coordination, food and supply orders, event scheduling); Oversee walk-in traffic and phone calls; Supervision of student staff; Stakeholder outreach (faculty, staff, alumni); Support with social media and website updates; Responsible for managing administrator calendars; Event coordination and support; Computer/database responsibilities such as organization of files, spreadsheets, digital images and/or documents, data collection and tracking; Provision of information and materials to students, faculty, and staff; and Typical working hours between 9am-5pm on weekdays; required to work evenings up to 7pm if needed. Additional administrative and programmatic support duties will be assigned by divisional and/or unit staff. Applicants should desire working in a fun, student-focused team environment where priorities change rapidly and customer service, as well as effective communication, is considered essential.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated customer service skills; Demonstrated organizational skills; Attention to detail; Collaborative team-player; Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; Ability to prioritize work; Ability to multitask and remain flexible; and Ability to take initiative. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working in a higher education environment; Prior experience with purchasing and procurement within a government or state agency; Prior experience with event planning and scheduling; Prior experience with project management; Prior experience with supervision; and Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Canva. Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Office Manager, Student Media
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:
November 20, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
December 3, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
University Life - Student Media Center
Classification:
GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time/Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Up to 29 hours/week
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary:
$22-$24/hour; salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Student Media is dedicated to providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for students who aspire to a career in media production or journalism, as well as those who simply wish to pursue a creative passion or hobby.
With over 60 computers, 4 state-of-the-art audio and video studios, a bustling newsroom, and multiple co-curricular courses, Student Media is a unique learning environment for Mason students to learn new skills and practice their craft by producing content that is seen by their peers, professors, and the community.
About the Position:
The Student Media Center is seeking a responsible part-time hourly wage employee for the Office Manager position. The maximum authorized hours of work for this position will be up to 29 hours per week/minimum of 20 hours per week. The Office Manager will manage daily operations with additional administrative and programmatic support duties.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks under the direction of unit staff within University Life. The role may include, but is not limited to:
Manage day-to-day office operations (i.e., phone and equipment coordination, food and supply orders, event scheduling); Oversee walk-in traffic and phone calls; Supervision of student staff; Stakeholder outreach (faculty, staff, alumni); Support with social media and website updates; Responsible for managing administrator calendars; Event coordination and support; Computer/database responsibilities such as organization of files, spreadsheets, digital images and/or documents, data collection and tracking; Provision of information and materials to students, faculty, and staff; and Typical working hours between 9am-5pm on weekdays; required to work evenings up to 7pm if needed. Additional administrative and programmatic support duties will be assigned by divisional and/or unit staff. Applicants should desire working in a fun, student-focused team environment where priorities change rapidly and customer service, as well as effective communication, is considered essential.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated customer service skills; Demonstrated organizational skills; Attention to detail; Collaborative team-player; Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; Ability to prioritize work; Ability to multitask and remain flexible; and Ability to take initiative. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working in a higher education environment; Prior experience with purchasing and procurement within a government or state agency; Prior experience with event planning and scheduling; Prior experience with project management; Prior experience with supervision; and Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Canva. Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Office Manager, Student Media
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:
November 20, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
December 3, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes