FOIA Assistant
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 16, 2024
Department: Office of University Branding
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Work varying amounts, between 2 hours to 30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the department
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of University Branding (OUB) at George Mason University is responsible for telling the Mason story. Relying on a team of highly skilled communicators and marketing professionals, the department builds awareness and support for the university, develops and protects the brand, and shares important and timely information with the Mason community and its external partners.
About the Position:
George Mason University's Office of University Branding seeks a part-time FOIA Assistant responsible for assisting with the support of the administration of FOIA requests, including reading and editing documents for redactions, applying redactions, and preparing documents for final release. The University FOIA office supports Mason's mission by responding to the Virginia state Freedom of Information Act requests, as required by state law.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
The FOIA Assistant will be a member of the Vice President and Chief Brand Officer's administration team. This individual will be a team member charged with supporting the responsiveness of FOIA requests which includes facilitating requests between and among departments as needed.
Required Qualifications:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for FOIA Assistant 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: April 10, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 24, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
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/
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Work varying amounts, between 2 hours to 30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the department
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of University Branding (OUB) at George Mason University is responsible for telling the Mason story. Relying on a team of highly skilled communicators and marketing professionals, the department builds awareness and support for the university, develops and protects the brand, and shares important and timely information with the Mason community and its external partners.
About the Position:
George Mason University's Office of University Branding seeks a part-time FOIA Assistant responsible for assisting with the support of the administration of FOIA requests, including reading and editing documents for redactions, applying redactions, and preparing documents for final release. The University FOIA office supports Mason's mission by responding to the Virginia state Freedom of Information Act requests, as required by state law.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
The FOIA Assistant will be a member of the Vice President and Chief Brand Officer's administration team. This individual will be a team member charged with supporting the responsiveness of FOIA requests which includes facilitating requests between and among departments as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively communicate and have good computer skills;
- Exhibits strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service;
- Ability to work professionally and with discretion handling documents containing confidential and sensitive information;
- Ability to work varying amounts, between 2 hours to 30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the department. This is a “surge capacity” position and the individual will need to be able to work as little as 2 hours to as much as 30 hours per week, depending on the week; flexibility is needed; and
- Candidate must have a solid understanding of Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF and basic good computer skills.
- Experience with redacting documents in Word and PDF is ideal, but not required.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for FOIA Assistant 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: April 10, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 24, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
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/
