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Reston, VA

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for art assistant in Reston, VA is $21.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an art assistant typically collaborate with other members of the creative team?

As an Art Assistant, you’ll regularly work alongside artists, designers, curators, and sometimes marketing staff to support the execution of creative projects. Your responsibilities may include preparing materials, assisting with installations, organizing artwork, and providing administrative support. Strong communication and adaptability are important, as you’ll often help bridge the gap between different creative and logistical needs, ensuring projects run smoothly and deadlines are met. This collaborative environment offers valuable learning opportunities and insight into various aspects of the art world.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an art assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Art Assistant, you need a solid understanding of art techniques, familiarity with art materials, and often a relevant degree or coursework in art or design. Proficiency with software like Adobe Creative Suite and experience handling studio equipment are common technical requirements. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make someone stand out in this support role. These skills ensure efficient workflow, high-quality work, and seamless collaboration within creative teams or studios.

What is an art assistant?

Art Assistants are professionals who support artists, art directors, or creative teams in the production and organization of artistic projects. Their responsibilities can include preparing materials, setting up workspaces, assisting with research, and helping with the execution of artworks or installations. They may also handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling, correspondence, and maintaining inventory. Art Assistants play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring that artistic processes run smoothly and efficiently.
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Administrative Assistant, School of Art

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

George Mason University rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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126th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
George Mason University's School of Art is housed in an award-winning, 88,000 square-foot facility in Fairfax, VA, with gallery, graduate studios, and fully equipped studios across painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking and book arts, new media, and design. The School offers BA, BFA, and MFA programs, an MAT in Art Education, an MA and Certificate in Graphic Design, an undergraduate Honors Program, and ten minors. It supports more than 50 faculty and staff and over 700 students, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research, socially-engaged practices, student agency, and collaborative community projects.
About the Position:
The Administrative Assistant is the operational anchor of the School of Art office and the first point of contact for the School. This is a hands-on role for an experienced administrative professional who can run the daily operations of a busy academic office with minimal direction: managing complex scheduling, processing purchases in compliance with university and state policy, coordinating events and visitor experience, maintaining the School's systems and communications, and working within an academic unit with over 50 faculty and staff and over 700 students. The position calls for judgment, discretion, and follow-through.
Responsibilities:
Office Operations and Purchasing
  • Monitors and triages the AVT email account, responding and routing as needed;
  • Maintains the organization and readiness of the front desk, conference room, and shared administrative spaces;
  • Processes purchases on a university purchasing card and reimbursements in full compliance with university and state policy, and allocates and documents transactions accurately;
  • Processes food and beverage requests, and manages office supply inventory and reordering;
  • Coordinates vendor paperwork, quotes, and routine procurement steps, routing items requiring approval to the Director or designated approver;
  • Supports contract and vendor documentation and tracking; and
  • Maintains accurate records and files, and handles sensitive information with discretion.

Scheduling, Coordination, and Systems
  • Coordinates logistics for meetings and School events;
  • Manages complex scheduling across faculty, staff, and reservable spaces, resolving conflicts independently;
  • Reserves School spaces using 25Live and assists with coordinating advising appointments using Navigate Mason; and
  • Supports Director and Advisors with data entry and submission of adjunct faculty assignments.
Visitor Experience, Tours, and Communications
  • Greets and assists students, staff, faculty, vendors, and visitors, and answers and directs office phones professionally;
  • Schedules and occasionally leads guest tours of the School of Art, representing the School to prospective students and visitors;
  • Generates room charts, posts and removes building signage, and unlocks classrooms; and
  • Maintains the listserv and distribution lists, and assists with distribution of program related reports for internal and external audiences.
Other Related Duties
  • Performs other related administrative tasks as assigned by the Director.

Required Qualifications:
These qualifications are required. Applicants should demonstrate a track record of independent administrative work, not simply exposure to it.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage the daily operations of a busy office, prioritizing and following through on competing demands with minimal supervision;
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, at a level that includes building and maintaining spreadsheets and formatting professional documents;
  • Demonstrated experience processing purchases in compliance with formal financial policies and procedures;
  • Demonstrated skill managing complex calendars and scheduling systems and resolving conflicts independently;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skill, including professional correspondence and triage of a shared email account;
  • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion;
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment; and
  • Ability to schedule and lead guest tours and to provide responsive, professional customer service to a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a higher education or government setting;
  • Proficiency with 25Live and Navigate;
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products; and
  • Experience supporting events in an academic or arts organization.

Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative Assistant, School of Art 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: August 3, 2026
Posting Close Date: August 16, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
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.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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