

Department: College of Science
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The George Mason University Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience within the College of Science (COS), invites applications for a part-time Administrative Support Specialist. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing all-inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
The Administrative Support Specialist provides high level administrative, operational, and logistical support to the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience within the College of Science (COS). Under general supervision of the Program Director, performs a variety of office and program support, and customer service. Tasks include word processing, data entry; prepares correspondence using standard formats; interacts frequently with students, staff, faculty, and the general public and explains program, and/or college and university policies and procedures, provides other departmental information, and/or directs questions and inquiries to the appropriate staff; assists students with program questions and the completion of required forms and applications; and performs related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Administrative & Fiscal Support
Event, Communications, and Outreach Support
Collaboration & Program Support
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative Support Specialist 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: May 15, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 29, 2026
Posting Close Date: June 12, 2026
Open Until Filled: No