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Building Services Assistant

Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants to join our Building Services Maintenance Team. As a member of this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled Lead Building Services Technician, learn technical skillsets, gain career readiness skills, and take part in many benefits offered to Student Centers student employees.

Responsibilities:

  1. Assist Building Services team with conducting daily inspections of common spaces within the Johnson Center, Student Union Building I ( SUB I ) and The Hub and placing work orders when needed.
  2. Assist the Lead Building Services Technician with inspecting work orders initiated by Facilities or Student Centers to ensure the work has been fully completed.
  3. Assist the Lead Building Services Technician on work order assignments that require two people for safety purposes.
  4. Assist with work such as: changing lightbulbs, changing batteries, stocking inventory, painting common areas and offices, light cleaning, hanging whiteboards, etc. All work is done under the supervision of a skilled Building Services Technician and after having completed onsite trainings.
  5. Assist with tracking and organizing inventory of supplies and equipment within our Maintenance Shop and other spaces.
  6. Assist with specific event setups and cleanups in the Johnson Center, SUBI, or the HUB, as needed.

DATA AND ASSESSMENT ASSISTANT

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Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants to join the Communications and Marketing team. This position is responsible for assessing the data affairs of Student Centers as a whole.

Responsibilities:

  1. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze department performance and data accuracy.
  2. Help coordinate and communicate data insights with different divisions within Student Centers.
  3. Create, mine, and analyze department data to drive operational efficiency, improve marketing techniques and business strategies.
  4. Assess data quality of Event Services and Corner Pocket feedback as well as monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
  5. As needed, assist the Communications and Marketing team with specific initiatives including tabling at Orientation, shopMason Kiosk Days, Welcome2Mason events, and more.

Web Developer and PR Assistant

Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants for the Web Developer and PR Assistant position. The Student Centers website shares information regarding all departmental service areas and supports over 15,000 clicks per year. The Web Developer and PR Assistant is expected to manage the day-to-day maintenance and improvements of the Student Centers website including information updating, troubleshooting, and page design. The Web Developer and PR Assistant is also expected to bring their own creativity and expertise to improve the websites general page design and plug-in integration.

Responsibilities:

  1. Collaborate with management to develop and update the Student Centers website using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  2. Troubleshoot and debug website problems when needed.
  3. Verify that the website follows the conversion-centered design and make changes as needed.
  4. As needed, assist the Communications and Marketing team with specific initiatives including tabling at Orientation, shopMason Kiosk Days, Welcome2Mason events, and more.

EVENT ASSISTANT

Description:

Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Event Assistant to provide on-site, day-of assistance for events scheduled in our buildings.  Throughout employment at Event Services, students will be provided with opportunities to gain experience in skill areas such as customer service, teamwork, and problem solving.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide face-to-face customer service support for meetings and events scheduled in Student Centers facilities.
  2. Prepare venues for events including unlocking doors, ensuring rooms are set according to standard and custom diagrams, cleaning furnishings, and removing trash.
  3. Transport, set-up, and break-down of event furnishings and portable equipment in meeting rooms and event spaces, including placing tables, chairs, and other furnishings.
  4. Meet with event contact prior to the start of the event to ensure that the facility is set-up properly and that all requested equipment and services are in place.
  5. Ensure the in-house systems, audio/visual equipment, and lighting levels are set correctly and functioning properly.
  6. Operate and troubleshoot in-house audio/visual systems and provide basic training to event contact regarding the use of the audio/visual equipment and its capabilities.
  7. Act as a liaison between the event contact and university support services (i.e. University Events, Catering, Housekeeping, University Police, and Facilities).
  8. Provide assistance to ensure that the event is as successful as possible while enforcing facility and university policies and procedures, as well as department guidelines.
  9. Ensure safety by monitoring the capacity of the event space and working collaboratively with event contact, operations staff, and campus police and other support entities.
  10. Report facility and event issues and concerns following the event to a supervisor and other relevant staff as appropriate.
  11. Assist Event Services Supervisors in the tracking of equipment and resources, and other projects as assigned.

EVENT TECHNICIANS

Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants to join our Event Services Technician Team. This position operates and maintains portable audio/visual equipment and provides excellent customer service at George Mason University events.

Responsibilities:

1. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot in-house and portable A/V systems and other equipment as needed.
2. Assist in executing overall event logistics in coordination with University partners.
3. Assist in the tracking of equipment and resources, as well as basic equipment maintenance as requested.

MARKETING ASSISTANT

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Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants to be responsible for working on a variety of marketing and communication projects. The Marketing Assistant is expected to become familiar with the university’s branding guidelines and work within them.

Responsibilities:

  1. Create and post social media graphics advertising the various Student Centers services.
  2. Design advertising campaigns for Student Centers programs and events.
  3. Create monthly Student Centers Advisory Board and Tenant Newsletters.
  4. As needed, assist the Communications and Marketing team with specific initiatives including tabling at Orientation, shopMason Kiosk Days, Welcome2Mason events, and more.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants to assist with the operations of the Student Centers administrative office by answering phone calls, filing, assisting with processing table/kiosk reservations, locker rentals, and advertising reservations. Running errands and providing administrative support to all Student Centers staff is a daily function of this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Answer all in-coming phone calls; transfer calls; take messages.
2. File invoices and other necessary paperwork.
3. Promptly greet and assist office visitors.
4. Schedule tables/kiosks for Mason organizations and outside vendors.
5. Rent lockers to students.
6. Confirm advertising requests, including but not limited to banners, easels, and flyers.
7. Dispatch emergency requests or immediate concerns to Event Operations and Building Services Staff.
8. Assist in the overall operations of the department.
9. Represent the department professionally at all times.
10. Wear name tags and uniforms; dress in appropriate attire when on duty.
11. Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

RECREATION ASSISTANT

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Description:

The Office of Student Centers is seeking qualified applicants to be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers interested in utilizing the billiard tables, table tennis tables, air hockey, foosball, arcade games, video games, virtual reality equipment, yard games, and board games. This includes distributing playing equipment, collecting fees, and enforcing facility policy.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide exceptional customer service to all utilizing the Corner Pocket spaces and services.
2. Enforce facility policies to ensure the safety of customers and prevention of equipment misuse.
3. Distribute playing equipment to customers upon presentation of a valid ID.
4. Perform all necessary tasks related to financial transactions including operating the cash register.
5. Keep accurate data on Corner Pocket individual game usage.
6. Complete all necessary paperwork and reports.
7. Maintain front desk and all equipment in an orderly and clean manner.
9. Assist with managing tournaments and other events within the Corner Pocket.
10. Actively assist with the marketing of Corner Pocket services in a variety of ways including creating and distributing flyers, actively engaging in Corner Pocket social media promotions, and word of mouth.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

More than just a job on-campus. We know it’s not just about the job so we have a number of perks on offer for our employees; allowing for greater job satisfaction and collaboration both inside and out of working hours.

Play games at Corner Pocket for free!

HAVE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES.

Free locker rentals

NETWORK WITH FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND VISITORS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURES.

ENGAGE IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.

DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO FUTURE JOB POSITIONS