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George Mason University lists this HR Assistant (Organizational Development & Learning) opportunity in fairfax, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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HR Assistant (Organizational Development & Learning)
Fairfax, VA
Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Opening on: Aug
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Department: Human Resources - Organizational Development & Learning
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 20-25 hours/week; hours are flexible within HR's business hours (8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday).
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: $15-20/hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:
The Human Resources Organizational Development & Learning team is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their team of learning and development professionals in the areas of customer service, logistics, scheduling support, and materials preparation.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate schedules and logistics for workshops, events, meetings, and training programs, including management of multiple calendars;
Manage multiple email inboxes and provide timely professional customer service to George Mason faculty and staff across multiple departments, including referring complex issues to appropriate teammates as necessary;
Administer learning activities within George Mason's Learning Management System (LMS), including posting trainings, managing registrations, updating content, and running reports;
Provide basic technical support by serving as a point of contact for the Learning Management System;
Assist with setup for in-person and virtual workshops/events/meetings and serve as moderator for virtual learning opportunities;
Support the delivery of in-person and virtual learning, including logistics support, setup, troubleshooting, and moderating virtual learning events;
Provide information on George Mason policies in concise, easy-to-understand language;
Use Qualtrics to create, send, and synthesize learning evaluations and feedback; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment, including scheduling, coordination, and customer service;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Demonstrated experience with email management and email customer service;
Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, to include providing participant support and moderating group sessions;
Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy;
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, follow through, and be flexible to team needs;
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals with differing needs at all levels of the organization; and
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a Human Resources or Learning and Development setting;
Higher education or public workforce experience;
Experience with Cornerstone or other Learning Management Systems;
Experience working with design tools such as Canva, Piktochart, and Adobe; and
Experience with Qualtrics or other survey design tools.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the HR Assistant (Organizational Development & Learning) at . 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: September 21, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 4, 2026
Open Until Filled?: Yes
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