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Employment StatusTypically no long-term commitmentOngoing employment, but not full-time

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Infographic showing various Temporary Positions job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,910 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Mason Talent Temporary Position Pool

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

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George Mason University rating

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Mason Talent Temporary Position Pool
  • 10000882
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Part-Time / Hourly Wage
  • Opening on: Feb 10 2025
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Department: University-wide

Job Category: Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Temporary Positions

Work Schedule: Varies

Location: Majority of positions are located at the Fairfax campus, however some positions are located at the Mason Square Arlington campus and Sci-Tech Manassas campus; some positions may offer a hybrid work schedule

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position:

Mason Temps is an in-house agency that recruits qualified candidates on a continual basis and places them in a range of temporary positions across the University. Positions vary depending on departmental needs and assignments can vary in length. We are unable to post every opportunity we receive; therefore, this application serves as the first step in the process to be considered for our current temp openings. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Below are some of the positions which Mason Temporary employees usually assume:
  • Receptionist
  • Administrative/Office Assistant
  • Executive Assistant
  • HR Assistant
  • Operations Assistant
  • Accounting/Financial Assistant
  • Program/Events Coordinator

Qualifications:

Experience, education, and physical requirements will vary based on the specifics of the temporary role to be filled. However, the majority of positions do require the following:
  • Prior administrative/office management experience;
  • Demonstrated level of professional customer service and interpersonal skills;
  • Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment;
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail; and
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Additional Information:

Working as a temporary employee is an excellent way to step into higher education or expand your skillset into other fields. While all the positions are temporary in nature, some roles do have the opportunity to be posted as permanent positions and temp employees would follow the State policy of applying for the role if they are interested.
These positions are non-benefited.

Current Mason students are not eligible to be considered for these positions.
We look forward to working with you!

Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Mason Talent Temporary Position Pool 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.

The Mason Temp Program will operate with a rolling recruitment process throughout the year.

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