Department: Human Resources
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 25-30 hours/week, flexible schedule Monday-Friday
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible - with some in-office presence preferred
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: $23 - $25/hour; Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:
The George Mason University Resources Department is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to serve as a part-time Communications Specialist. 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 all-inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and implement internal communication plans on key initiatives, programs, policies, or issues;
- Write, edit, and proofread assigned documents, including memorandums, marketing materials, technical guides, and website copy;
- Perform routine updates to HR's website as requested by department colleagues and leadership;
- Manage the HR communications email inbox, including referring complex issues to appropriate contacts as necessary;
- Update HR's social media channels according to communication plans and/or supervisor direction;
- Create graphics or visuals, including logos or other visual communication elements; and
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong writing and editing skills, preferably in a deadline-based environment;
- Ability to translate technical policies into plain and engaging language based on target audiences' needs;
- Experience with web content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal;
- Experience with graphic design platforms such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator;
- Ability to work independently and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to handle confidential or highly sensitive information with discretion;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to collaborate across teams/departments and maintain effective working relationships; and
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs, particularly Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Higher education, public workforce, or human resources experience;
- Working knowledge of web design and/or web accessibility; and
- Experience managing professional social media accounts, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Communications 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: September 15, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 29, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.
George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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