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What is a graduate academic assistant?

Graduate Academic Assistants are graduate students who support faculty members with academic tasks such as teaching, research, grading, and administrative duties. Their responsibilities often include assisting with class preparation, holding office hours, and helping undergraduate students. The role provides valuable experience in academia and can enhance a graduate student's understanding of their field. Graduate Academic Assistants may also gain skills in communication, organization, and time management, which are beneficial for future careers.

What types of projects or tasks can a graduate academic assistant expect to work on in collaboration with faculty members?

Graduate Academic Assistants often support faculty with a range of academic tasks, such as assisting in course preparation, grading assignments, conducting literature reviews, or helping organize seminars. They may also participate in research projects, data collection, or maintaining lab equipment, depending on the department's focus. Working closely with professors and other graduate students provides valuable mentorship and insight into academic career paths, while also helping to develop crucial skills in research, communication, and time management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate academic assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Academic Assistant, you need strong research abilities, subject matter expertise, and enrollment in a relevant graduate program. Familiarity with academic databases, statistical analysis software, and learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and students are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure efficient support for teaching and research activities, contributing to the academic success of both students and faculty.

What is the difference between Graduate Academic Assistant vs Graduate Research Assistant?

AspectGraduate Academic AssistantGraduate Research Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, often with teaching or academic support experienceEnrolled graduate student, with research skills or background in specific field
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, assisting in teaching, grading, or administrative tasksResearch labs, projects, or fieldwork related to specific research topics
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, academic institutionsUniversities, research institutes, academic settings
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles supporting academic functionsCompared for research-focused roles within academia

The main difference is that a Graduate Academic Assistant primarily supports teaching and administrative tasks within an academic setting, while a Graduate Research Assistant focuses on conducting research projects. Both roles require enrolled graduate students, but their responsibilities and work environments differ, with the Academic Assistant involved more in teaching support and the Research Assistant engaged in research activities.

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Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Fairfax, VA • On-site

George Mason University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science
Classification: Public Relations & Mktg Spec 4
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 05
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) marketing and communications unit produces and implements strategic communication and marketing initiatives that amplify the impact of its faculty, students, alumni, and research; strengthen engagement with key audiences; and maintain brand identity for the college. They tell the college's story by creating and sharing content via the college's website, print communications, social media channels, and student recruitment email campaigns.
About the Position:
The Senior Digital Marketing Manager produces strategic marketing plans, campaigns, and assets for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) with a focus on attracting prospective students and driving application and enrollment growth.
Responsibilities:
College-Level Strategic Marketing Planning and Implementation:
  • Creates and implements marketing plans and activities for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) with a focus on application lead generation and enrollment growth. Assets and campaigns will articulate clear career pathways and program benefits through coordinated, engaging, and brand-aligned communications while maintaining the college's brand identity;
  • Partners with Graduate Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Academic Affairs to understand and address academic unit recruitment challenges and content needs;
  • Collaborates with Graduate and Undergraduate Academic Affairs to develop email marketing campaigns for prospective students, including analyzing metrics and applying data to improve campaigns;
  • Manages strategy for paid social campaigns;
  • In support of raising college awareness and increasing graduate student enrollment, and in collaboration with the Director of Communications and approved CHSS vendors, creates and posts organic and paid social media and other online advertisements, as well as Google search and display ads;
  • Advises senior leadership to inform efficient and effective digital marketing strategies;
  • Stays up-to-date with digital marketing trends and best practices and implements them as appropriate;
  • Directs and collaborates with designers, photographers, and video editors to develop campaigns/campaign content in strategic areas that align with the college's mission/marketing objectives;
  • Manages reporting and analytics to inform comprehensive reporting on the impact of digital campaigns and digital channels in overall marketing outcomes;
  • Oversees development of social media content, including graphics and video, to align with strategic messages and themes;
  • Serves as the primary CHSS communications contact with the university's Enrollment Management office (for undergraduate email communications) and Graduate Academic Affairs Graduate Enrollment Coordinator;
  • Collaborates with the Senior Writer/Editor to share academic unit news and propose topics for new content development;
  • Writes, edits, and proofreads occasional news stories or student profiles; and
  • Keeps the supervisor and other relevant college staff up to date on work completed and planned for particular departments or programs. Regularly share results.

Academic Unit Marketing Training, Consultation, and Collaboration:
  • Trains academic units with effectively communicating the value of programs to prospective students through integrated marketing communications, including website program pages, career pathways and outcomes, student profiles, short-form videos, presentation materials, collateral for career fairs (e.g., degree flyer templates), and social media campaigns;
  • Creates and maintains resources (templates, guidelines) for best marketing practices to support academic departments and programs; writes "How Tos" for the Marketing and Communications Resources SharePoint site; and develops general guidelines for spending marketing funds;
  • Delivers brief best practice trainings to program directors and coordinators;
  • Creates templates to assist academic units with messaging for graduate and undergraduate admissions email campaigns;
  • Creates and expands a marketing network across programs;
  • Coordinates with academic units to gather student and alumni stories, testimonials, and visuals to showcase authentic voices in program-specific marketing and recruitment materials;
  • With the Social Media Manager, works with academic departments interested in improving their social media presence and online advertising. Prepares and shares regular reports on campaign results with the marketing team and program staff;
  • Serves as the primary contact for academic unit marketing questions;
  • Assists with academic unit website content reviews to ensure accuracy, currency, and alignment with the brand;
  • Attends graduate and undergraduate directors/coordinators meetings to answer marketing questions and address timely topics;
  • Administers Graduate Marketing Budget Use Survey to graduate program directors and coordinators; and
  • Ensures that the CHSS and George Mason University brand guidelines are implemented consistently across all marketing assets, both print and digital, and provide brand guidance to academic unit content creators.

Leadership and Management:
  • Supervises and mentors the college's Social Media Manager and Marketing and Communications Assistant; and
  • Sets clear goals that are aligned with the college's priorities and monitors outcomes.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Demonstrated experience (5-7 years) in a marketing/recruiting position;
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience;
  • Knowledge of the disciplines and values of humanities and social sciences;
  • Knowledge of market analysis and digital marketing strategies, including a strong focus on content marketing;
  • Knowledge of social media strategies and analytics;
  • Strong writing and organizational skills; and
  • Ability to lead and develop staff.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in related field;
  • Experience within an academic environment;
  • Excellent project management skills;
  • Ability to build and sustain robust partnerships within the college and with external service providers; and
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Senior Digital Marketing Manager at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: June 1, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 25, 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.
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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