George Mason University · 1 day ago
Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer
Fairfax, VA
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $26/hrGeorge Mason University is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer to support the administration and automation of the Federal Work-Study program. This part-time role merges program operations with workflow development to enhance efficiency, compliance, and student experience.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the FWS program using Outlook, Salesforce, and institutional systems
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and university policies
Assist students in navigating Handshake to find and apply for FWS positions
Coordinate SEAR form processing via Dynamic Forms and maintain accurate employment records
Review and process EPAFs for student employment, including approvals, terminations, and payroll tracking
Monitor student earnings and reconcile FWS funds monthly
Collaborate with campus departments and community partners to place students in eligible positions
Provide orientation and training for students and supervisors on FWS policies and procedures
Coordinate with University Career Services to promote FWS job opportunities and ensure alignment with student career development goals
Analyze current FWS-related processes and identify opportunities for automation
Design and implement digital workflows
Integrate systems like Ellucian Banner and Salesforce to ensure seamless data flow across departments
Create dashboards and user-friendly interfaces for stakeholders
Troubleshoot workflow issues and provide documentation and training for new systems
Design and implement integrated digital workflows that connect Career Services platforms (e.g., Handshake) with financial aid systems for seamless student employment operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations, especially FWS
Experience with workflow automation tools and scripting (e.g., SQL)
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience in higher education or public sector environment
Familiarity with George Mason University systems (Banner, Salesforce, Dynamic Forms, SharePoint, and MicroStrategy)
Customer service experience and ability to train diverse audiences
Understanding of FERPA and student employment policies
Benefits
A student-centered, mission-driven work environment
Opportunities to contribute to digital transformation in student services
Flexible hybrid/remote work arrangements
Access to professional development and university resources
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
Founded in 1957
5001-10000 employees
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
Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
Recent News
2025-11-15
American Institutes for Research
2025-11-05
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