George Mason University · 1 month ago
Computing Resources Administrative Specialist
George Mason University is a diverse public research university committed to innovation in education. The Computing Resources Administrative Specialist is responsible for monitoring fiscal activities, supporting communications systems, assisting with HR processes, and delivering training on departmental procedures.
Education
Responsibilities
Places orders in compliance with GMU and Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) requirements and monitors delivery
Monitors expenditures and budget compliance
Collaborates with the Director to identify changes in budget for the following year based on current year patterns and changes
Reconciles expenditures as required by GMU policies
Acts as fixed asset liaison for department and supports other CEC fixed asset liaisons
Ensures that all items classified as fixed assets per GMU and COV policy, as well as those deemed tracked assets by CEC are properly logged in GMU asset tracking system; and
Tracks software licenses as needed to ensure license compliance and timely renewals
Supports college use of email lists and generic accounts
Acts as liaison with GMU ITS office as needed to resolve problems
Populates listservs as needed to meet unit needs
Serves as Search Coordinator for hiring committees in department and others in CEC as needed
Assists as needed with hiring of student wage help desk employees
Assists CEC senior staff in developing training documentation for department procedures
Documents and maintains documentation for all procedures associated with the role in CEC IT support, to include, but not limited to, listserv and generic account maintenance, purchasing procedures, and asset management; and
Trains new staff in department or elsewhere in CEC on operational procedures
Works with technical staff to ensure that data access rights align with employee status; and
Works with college administrative staff to ensure accuracy of physical access lists
Assists or provides fill-in support in areas of expertise for other departments in CEC as needed for other staff in their absence; and
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in an enterprise or higher education office in a self-directed role (typically at least two years)
Demonstrated experience developing documentation and delivering training (typically at least two years)
Prior experience in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks
Advanced functions of Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Understanding of enterprise budgeting, reconciliation, purchasing, and inventory processes
Understanding of enterprise HR policies
Technical writing, training, and documentation skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Demonstrated experience in managing fiscal functions (budget, procurement) in an enterprise or higher education environment
Demonstrated experience in compliance with Commonwealth of Virginia policies and laws
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-11-15
American Institutes for Research
2025-11-05
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