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Part-Time Event Technology and Operations Coordinator

George Mason University

Arlington, Virginia

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Audio Hardware, Audioconferencing, Audiovisual, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Experience, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Electronics, Event Management, Hardware Configuration Management, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multimedia, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Videoconferencing
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
1 day ago
Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Approximately 20 hours/week

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

Mason Square Campus Administration and Operations, a division of Facilities and Campus Operations, is dedicated to delivering an exceptional event experience by providing comprehensive technical and operational support for conferences, meetings, and campus-wide events. This work is further supported by a suite of campus services designed to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all members of the university community.

About the Position:

The Part-Time Event Technology and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the setup, operation, and breakdown of technical and non-technical equipment for events held at the Mason Square campus in Arlington, VA. The Coordinator will also serve as one of the onsite shift supervisors providing direction and guidance to event support staff.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

Wait, there's more. We offer some benefits to part-time employees. These benefits include tuition assistance, ability to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan, participation in the Staff Senate and wonderful discounts!

Responsibilities:
  • Assists the Audio Visual Manager by having excellent working knowledge of all A/V systems in Van Metre Hall event venues, including setup and support of various live streaming platforms;
  • Responds to and troubleshoots technical issues, and provides user support during events when required;
  • Verifies all equipment requests for events are set in the exact manner as described on the set-up report (unless otherwise directed); this involves the setting of tables and chairs and audio/visual equipment in accordance with reservation requests;
  • Maintains order in all storerooms and ensures that aisles and mechanical equipment areas are kept clear of equipment;
  • Assists the Event Manager with their program needs while enforcing user responsibilities of Mason Square Arlington; and
  • Identifies maintenance discrepancies and/or damages within event spaces and forwards them to the Event Manager.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a high school graduate;
  • Understanding of audio/visual equipment used to support events and multimedia applications, audio/visual hardware configuration, conference A/V set-up, streaming platforms, and knowledge of electronics used to support events, and a willingness to learn new skills;
  • Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience, including current university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community;
  • Possess a strong customer service, time management, and organizational skillset with high attention to detail;
  • Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Must be able to safely and independently move items up to 50 pounds; and
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least six-months of experience working in an audio/visual tech support capacity;
  • Willingness to learn A/V and multimedia applications, conference A/V set-up, and streaming tools and platforms; and
  • Familiarity with higher education.
Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Part-Time Event Technology and Operations Coordinator 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 for review.

Posting Open Date: December 1, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 5, 2026

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