School of Dance Office Manager

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

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:

About the Position:

Responsibilities:

• Manage the School of Dance front office by greeting and assisting visitors, monitoring and responding to communication, and directing prospective and current students to appropriate resources;
• Receive and reply to general phone and email inquiries and visitor requests, forwarding communication to appropriate individuals and/or resources;
• Manage deliveries and mail (to include receiving incoming/outgoing mail, packages, etc.);
• Liaise with facilities personnel and property management to initiate maintenance and related requests including key, signage, and other service requests;
• Monitor office supply inventory and initiate orders as required;
• Assist with records management and provide access to library resources;
• Provide AV assistance for School of Dance conference rooms;
• Serve as back-stop to the events staff by providing support for events and room reservations;
• Support the Events Manager with large in-person events at the Fairfax campus; and
• Other administrative support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and accuracy driven;
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn new programs as needed;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow direction, and take initiative;
• Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, integrity, diplomacy, and tact;
• Ability to respond to tasks with a sense of urgency and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively;
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds; and
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the School of Dance Office Manager (Temporary Part-Time) at 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: October 27, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 10, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes