Research Poster Printing Assistant George Mason University United States, Virginia, Fairfax Sep 03, 2026 Research Poster Printing Assistant 10004523 Fairfax, VA Part-Time / Hourly Wage Opening on: Sep 3 2026 Closing at: Sep 12 2026

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Department:

Library Classification:

GMU Worker Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage. Current Mason students will not be considered for this position.

Job Type:

Part-Time (28 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

Sundays:

11:45AM

•4:00PM

Mondays:

7:45AM

•1:00PM

Tuesdays:

7:45AM

•1:00PM

Wednesdays:

Off

Thursdays:

Off

Fridays:

11:45AM

•6:15PM

Saturdays:

9:45AM

•6:15PM Schedule may be subject to change based on departmental needs in the Spring Semester.

Location:

Fairfax, VA Workplace Type:

On Site Required Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not Eligible for Visa sponsorship

Hourly Pay:

$20/hour

Criminal Background Check:

Yes About the

Department:

The George Mason University Libraries' Access Services Department is looking for a service-oriented individual to enhance and support user services and experience at the Fenwick Library, located at George Mason University's Fairfax campus. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to achieving excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff and encourages candidates to apply to enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the

Position:

This position is responsible for providing courteous assistance to patrons at the Fenwick Library, aid in the opening procedures of the building at the beginning of the day, and support the Research Poster Printing program housed within Access Services.

Responsibilities:

• Research Poster Printing Support Reviews and processes poster printing requests;
• Answers basic inquiries via email, phone, and in-person;
• Performs basic maintenance on wide-format printers; and
• Updates service tracking documentation. User Services Support Providing courteous assistance at the Information Desk in a professional, fair, and consistent manner for all patrons of University Libraries;
• Coordinate with Access Services staff and student assistants to properly open Fenwick Library on assigned days;

Charging out library materials, discharging returned materials, accepting payments for fines and fees, answering informational and basic reference questions, working with student assistants who staff the Information Desk, and providing other customer service relevant to the library and university; and

Serving as senior person in charge to coordinate with facilities and services during days and weekend hours when staff in Access Services or library administration are not available. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have the following required qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities: Experience using a library service platform / integrated library system, office productivity software, or computer equipment and software;

Strong customer service skills;

Aptitude for accurate and detail-oriented work;

Solid organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities for self and others, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment;

Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for providing customer service in a diverse, academic environment and for interacting with library staff, faculty, students, and members of the public;

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills; and

Ability to remain calm, negotiate fairly and rationally, and exercise sound judgment under time pressure or in emotionally charged situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Library experience providing circulation and reference services;

Experience with library systems (such as Alma) and/or research resources (such as EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest, etc.); and

Experience supervising others. Instructions to

Applicants:

Please note that current Mason students will not be considered for this position. Apply for Research Poster Printing 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/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:

September 3, 2026

Posting Close Date:

September 12, 2026

Open Until Filled:

No