Administrative SpecialistThe George Mason University Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE), within the College of Engineering and Computing, seeks a proactive, organized, and self-reliant Administrative Specialist to provide both administrative and academic support for the Department Chair, faculty, and student body. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Department Chair, this position is responsible for the daily coordination and execution of administrative and program support operations to ensure the service needs for both faculty and students are met. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Schedule meetings and manage department events (such as CEI annual award luncheon, SAME luncheon, Senior Design, Engineer's Week, faculty meetings, orientations, information sessions, conferences, receptions, etc.);Serve as the first point of contact for the office, including screening and routing calls, emails, mail, packages, and visitors appropriately;Maintain and regularly update department website and all social media accounts;Work with other university administrative offices to schedule courses, room assignments, and publication of course schedules with coordination of Associate Chair;Assist with program assessment and data collection;Provide office and program management;Submit work order requests and room reservations;Participate in creating the annual department report, developing literature and other publication information needed for public dissemination and promotion of the program;Coordinate the hiring and training of adjunct instructors, graduate assistants, and affiliates;Maintain student and faculty files and records consisting of official and confidential information; Manage department space and equipment with coordination of Chair;Provide administrative support to Chair, Associate Chair, and Department.Required Qualifications:Must effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines, often under pressure, while maintaining flexibility regarding changes in priorities;Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational abilities; ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines;Strong customer service skills, diplomacy skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail applications;Proficiency with Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn in a business setting;Accounting experience with interpretation of expenditures in accounts payable and receivable;Ability to wisely handle situations that involve conflict;Ability to prepare professional, effective and grammatically correct written communications consistently; Ability to analyze and solve problems; able to effectively prioritize tasks; take initiative and have the ability to work independently;Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, assess problems and recommend solutions or solution procedures, initiate policies and procedures which are beneficial to the department, and coordinate and communicate with other offices within the University under the direction of the Chair.Preferred Qualifications:Completion of advanced course work past the Bachelor's degree;Three years of relevant experience in office/administrative position, events management, and/or social media work;Knowledge of business processes;Knowledge of University procedures, policies, and regulations;Knowledge of website editing software/platforms;Demonstrated experience in a customer service position and demonstrated office experience;Willingness to learn new electronic systems for admissions, scheduling, workflow, accounting, travel, room booking, etc.;Ability to maintain and build positive relationships with Mason faculty and staff, students, the general public, and external audiences;Committed to maintaining a smooth and responsive operation and anticipating upcoming tasks and deadlines;Ability to receive, follow, and adhere to instructions;Openness to constructive feedback;About the Department:CEIE is a vibrant and fast-growing Department that offers MS and PhD programs, in addition to an ABET-accredited BS degree. During the last 5 years, the department has experienced tremendous growth in new research awards, and in enrollment in the PhD program. Total enrollment across all degrees in CEIE has increased to 400 students. The College of Engineering and Computing is committed to significant investment in expansion of the department faculty and to double the current size within 5-10 years with a focus on research excellence. The department has an enviable and strong relationship with industry, including over 30 companies and individuals working in partnership as the Civil Engineering Institute (http://civil.gmu.edu/about-cei), a unique organization formed to support the mission and vision of the department. Further information about the department can be found on its web site at http://www.civil.gmu.edu/.Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is HereThe College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University is comprised of the Volgenau School of Engineering and (effective June 1, 2021) a new School of Computing. The College is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. It boasts more than 8,600 students in 37 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of the 250 full-time faculty who comprise the School, 90 are tenured, 50 are tenure-track, 85 are instructional faculty, and 25 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, its research teams expended more than $60 million in sponsored research awards last year and has projects with over $400 million in current and anticipated awards. Located in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor, Mason Engineering stands out for its research in many leading areas including artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, community-based healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G communications, systems architecture, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The School highly encourages multidisciplinary research and provides faculty with opportunities to work with other disciplines.George Mason University is the largest public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of over 38,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. Mason is located in the city of Fairfax in Northern Virginia at the doorstep of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, with unmatched geographical access to a number of federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. Fairfax is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system. In conjunction with Amazon's decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing, and George Mason University has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the exciting initiatives being undertaken by the University is the launch of the Institute for Digital InnovAtion, a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy, and the expansion of its Arlington Campus with a planned 400,000 square foot Digital InnovAtion Building. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate Mason's already leading national position in computing and related areas.

For full consideration, applicants must complete and submit the online application at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ for position number 02915z; and attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Full consideration will apply to applicants who submit their completed application by October 8, 2021; however, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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