Department: College of Science

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa

sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and

experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The College of Science Finance team serves the financial and

procurement needs for the college. This includes providing

excellent customer service to our departments, central university

stakeholders, and other colleges within the university. The overall

department is in charge of planning and execution of the college’s

finance and procurement related initiatives and processes including

financial management and budgeting, forecasting and modeling, and

financial controls.

Statement on Building an All-Inclusive Culture

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is

committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an

environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation

throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include

cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging,

respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures,

and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth

to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness

in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive

to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science

mission and vision.

About the Position:

The Procurement Specialist works closely with College of Science

(COS) leadership, central procurement, faculty and staff to support

operations through the procurement of goods and services. The role

performs responsible purchasing and procurement work, including

purchasing a variety of services, materials, supplies, products,

and equipment and ensures all purchasing is completed in accordance

with applicable laws, policies and procedures of the college,

university and Commonwealth in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Procurement of Goods and Services

• Receives and processes purchase requests from internal

customers (i.e., faculty, staff) by liaising with vendors to place

orders, tracking receipt of goods, ensuring orders are fully

complete/paid, and resolving issues that arise;

• Identifies the appropriate means to procure the goods (e.g.,

eVA purchasing system, P-card, honorarium request, reimbursement

request, etc.) and ensures requests are within procurement-related

policies;

• Works collaboratively with internal customers to understand

requests and provide regular status updates; and

• Secures quotes as needed.

Procurement Tracking

• Monitors COS purchasing requests and ensures approved items get

purchased. Maintains detailed records of purchases in accordance

with university policy and is within compliance;

• Works collaboratively with Finance team to ensure all purchases

are allowable, allocable and within budget;

• Ensures the proper amount is correct in purchasing system and

is going to the correct org/fund;

• Works closely with accounts payable to ensure timely payment

and resolution of invoice issues; and

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• General knowledge of fiscal and purchasing processes;
• Excellent organization, communication, attention to detail, and

customer service skills;

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and vendors

from a variety of diverse backgrounds;

• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with

college and university colleagues and external vendors;

• Ability to troubleshoot and come up with solutions when

necessary;

• Coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and meet

deadlines;

• Ability to effectively communicate in person, over the

telephone, and in writing;

• Adapt to changing technologies and practices;
• Experience within a business setting;
• Experience in a customer service environment, planning,

scheduling, and execution of operational projects to meet the

client’s needs and procuring goods and service;

• Demonstrated experience with internet applications, email

systems, effective use of problem-solving skills, ability to

prioritize multiple tasks;

• Maintain organized records and meeting deadlines;
• Attention to detail and communication skill; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; intermediate Excel

skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field;

and

• Familiarity with public procurement practices or Enterprise

Resource Planning (ERP) systems within a large public

institution.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for

Procurement Specialist 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: June 18, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 2, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research

university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous

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.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for

students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We

believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing

our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and

we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of

origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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.

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