Department: Library
Classification: Records Center Assistant
Job Category: Part-Time/Hourly Wage. Current Mason students
will not be considered for this position.
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm;
Maximum 20 hours per week.
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required (no remote option)
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa
sponsorship
Hourly Pay: $20-25/hour, depending on experience
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
Important Eligibility Requirement
Employees in this position are required to operate university
vehicles in accordance with George Mason University Vehicle Use
Policy 1411. Applicants must possess and maintain an active, valid
driver’s license that satisfies university requirements. Final
candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and
successful completion of the review is a condition of
employment.
Minor or major driving violations may affect eligibility for
employment. Applicants with prior driving infractions need to
review the Eligibility & MVR Review Information (
English /
Spanish ) before applying.
About the Department:
The University Libraries foster innovation, creativity, and
imagination by facilitating and preserving access to scholarship
and information, providing expert consultation in the research
process, and actively teaching the effective and critical use of
information. The University Records Management (URM) program
assists all university offices and programs across every campus
worldwide with the implementation of their records processes.
University Records Management actively supports the goals and
objectives of the University by offering online training,
consultations, and records evaluations to assist faculty and staff
in this compliance work. URM staff provide excellent service to the
campus community through education, the application of best
practices for records management, and secure services to ensure the
proper retention and disposition of public records in accordance
with Virginia state laws, federal policies, and guidelines. As part
of their this responsibility, University Records Management manages
a busy records center holding inactive paper records and works with
offices to access those stored records and properly dispose of
documents in all formats.
About the Position:
This position performs specialized and complex duties managing the
URM warehouse center (a shared space within the larger GMU
Facilities Warehouse) to support the University Records Management
program. The position interacts with a large and diverse university
community (faculty, administrators, legal counsel, and staff), and
interacts independently in person, and via email and phone, and
ensures the professionalism of the URM program by following clear
protocols and expectations for staff interacting with university
community members. Utilizes the URM records database system, as
well as gaining a university-issued certificate in driving a state
vehicle. Manages the tracking and reviewing of inventory, and the
pick-up and delivery of boxes to offices across the George Mason
campuses. Assists the University Records Officer with special
projects. This position will be exposed to various and sometimes
extreme temperatures in the Records Center pending weather
conditions.
Responsibilities:
Physical Records Retrieval
- Retrieves and drops off of records boxes to George Mason
University departments and units on the Fairfax, Mason Square, and
SciTech campuses;
Verifies accuracy of records and labels inventory using
established tracking systems; and
Organizes and store materials in designated Records Center
locations.
Physical Records Preparation for Shredding, Storage, and
Remediation
- Pulls boxes and prepares pallets for monthly shreds;
- Coordinates secure records destruction and works with
third-party vendors for records remediation and offsite storage
services, including assisting with the preparation and transfer of
records; and
- Receives and processes transfer of records to the University
Records Center for shredding and storage.
Records Center Operations, Safety, and Organization
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
environment;
- Assists with layout optimization for efficient storage and
retrieval;
- Operates basic warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, carts)
as needed;
- Supports general Records Center upkeep and workflow
efficiency;
- Follows all workplace safety guidelines and operational
procedures; and
- Adheres to university policies and applicable regulations.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma;
- Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving
records in accordance with George Mason University and the
Commonwealth of Virginia policies. Must currently possess an
appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that
meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and
equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/
. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the
driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all
candidates selected with employment contingent upon favorable
review;
- Ability to coordinate the daily operations of a records storage
facility, including the processing, storage, and retrieval of
records in a high-volume environment (approximately 8,000 cubic
feet of materials);
- Organizational skills with the ability to maintain highly
accurate records and reconcile database inventories on a regular
basis;
- Ability to assess the physical condition of records, boxes,
pallets, and storage environments; identify risks (e.g., damage,
mold, water exposure); and resolve issues independently or escalate
appropriately;
- Ability to safely operate a state vehicle for the retrieval and
delivery of records and storage boxes, in accordance with
organizational policies;
- Ability to perform warehouse-related tasks, including handling,
moving, and organizing boxes and materials up to 50 pounds;
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
respond effectively to inquiries and collaborate with internal
stakeholders, including administrative offices, academic
departments, and records management staff and external partners,
including vendors;
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
by adhering to established procedures, safety standards, and
regulatory requirements;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and the secure handling of
sensitive or restricted information;
- Experience working in a team-based, fast-paced environment;
and
- Experience with problem-solving skills and exercising sound
judgment, with the ability to work independently while recognizing
when to elevate issues to leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree;
- Familiarity with Virginia Public Records Act and associated
records retention schedules by the Library of Virginia;
- Ability to analyze workflows, review procedures, and implement
process improvements to ensure efficient, timely, and
cost-effective records center operations;
- Experience working in a warehouse environment and/or records
center;
- Experience operating warehouse tools and equipment (e.g. pallet
jacks, carts, basic hand tools, forklift certification); and
- Experience with inventory tracking systems.
Instructions to Applicants:
Please note that current Mason students will not be considered for
this position. Applicants must apply for
Records Center
Assistant at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Complete and submit the online application to include a resume, a
cover letter and three professional references with contact
information for review.
Posting Open Date: August 31, 2026
Posting Close Date: September 11, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
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world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest
and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,
along with certificates and credentials.
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we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of
origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
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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.
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