Office Manager

The Global Education Office (GEO) at George Mason University is hiring an Office Manager to run the daily operations of the office. The Office Manager will provide support and advice to a full-time professional staff of approximately 21 and approximately 15 student workers. The Office Manager is expected to consistently seek ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of all administrative aspects of the GEO. The Office Manager is the point person for maintenance, mailing/shipping, supplies equipment, and recurring charges/bills. The Office Manager supervises 6-7 student Office Assistants.

The Office Manager will oversee the following areas:

General Office Administration & Management Duties include responsibility for front-line reception, general office phone, the general upkeep of the office, purchase of general office supplies, and maintenance of inventories computers, parking passes, etc.
Human Resources Management The Human Resources aspects of the Office Manager include, but are not limited to, the hiring, on-boarding and training of student work-study and student wage office assistants, initiating electronic hiring transactions, making arrangements for on-site interviews in terms of lodging and on-campus parking. This requires a very high degree of discretion and professionalism. Confidentiality is paramount to this process.
Financial Management The Financial Management aspects of the Office Manager's position include, but are not limited to, assisting the Executive Director, Associate Director and Administration, Finance and Human Resources Manager identify opportunities for increasing fiscal efficiency.
Event Planning & Management The Event Planning & Management aspects of the Office Manager's position include, but are not limited to, supporting the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Administration, Finance and Human Resources Manager. In addition to the above, support is also provided to the Program Administrators, assisting with all planning, coordination and execution of program-related events, including the Study Abroad Fairs, Pre-Departure Orientation, Staff Retreats, Global Gateway Galas, and any other special events throughout the calendar year.
Travel Logistics & Support The Travel Logistics & Support aspects of the Office Manager's position include, but are not limited to, the support of all faculty leading Study Abroad courses.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned by the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Manager, as well as the Executive and Associate Directors.
Applicants must have the ability to multi-task and orchestrate a variety of activities all at once.
A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, where an intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite was obtained.
Background in study abroad, higher education administration, experiential education or field studies preferred.

"For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information."

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