Talent Acquisition
Applying to Work at Mason FAQ
Browse the FAQ below to learn more about applying to work at Mason.
To view open positions, visit Mason's Jobs website.
For additional questions, please email jobs@gmu.edu.
Employment Opportunities
For Adjunct Faculty, Administrative and Professional Faculty, Instructional and Research Faculty, Classified Staff, Non-Student Wage, Student Wage, and Graduate Assistant employment opportunities, visit our Jobs website.
For additional Student Wage vacancies, please visit the Careers website.
You must apply to the specific job opening(s) you are interested in through our Jobs website.
Only applicants who apply online through the applicant tracking system will be considered for employment.
You can learn about the various job types by visiting our Employee Type page.
For additional questions, please contact Human Resources and Payroll at jobs@gmu.edu.
Application Process
Only applications and/or resumes submitted through our Jobs website will be considered for employment. Unsolicited applications/resumes for unspecified positions will not be accepted.
Please notify the Hiring Department or Human Resources and Payroll prior to the application Close/Full Consideration date if you need assistance with the application process.
Computers are available in the Human Resources and Payroll office on campus. You can find the address on our Contact Us page.
Most local libraries also have computer access for people who need to complete the online application. The Virginia Employment Commission or other similar state workforce centers also have computer access.
A ‘Close Date’ means that the advertisement will no longer be available on the job site and applications will not be accepted after the close date.
A ‘Full Consideration Date’ means that the hiring department will start screening applications on this date and preparing for the interview process. If a viable candidate is found during the initial review, applications submitted after the ‘Full Consideration Date’ may not be considered.
Only apply for jobs you believe you are qualified for. All jobs have a minimum qualification section in the advertisement. You should make sure that you meet these qualifications. Applying for multiple jobs will not improve your chances of being hired. Interviews are offered based on prior demonstrated experience and/or education required for each specific position.
Yes; for example, you can copy and paste the information from a Word document directly into the appropriate fields in the application form.
Keep in mind that some formatted objects such as • or ○ may not format properly in the online version. You may need to make slight edits.
Applications may only be updated before it is certified and submitted. Once you have certified and submitted your application to the job posting, you will not be able to edit or update your application and will need to email jobs@gmu.edu with the specific document and job details.
If the application is not certified and submitted, to update your application, go to our Jobs website and ‘Login.’
Yes, the applicant tracking system allows you to attach a resume and/or other documents at a specific step in the application process. You should have your resume and any other documents ready before starting the application process so you can attach the document when asked. The system does limit the file size of the document attached but this should not affect most submittals.
Yes, once the application is saved it will be available for you to use multiple times. When you select ‘Apply to this Job’ the system will upload your information to the application, at this time you may edit your application.
You will need to attach the documents to each job you apply for.
It is highly encouraged that applicants review each section of the application and their answers each time when applying for a new position.
Once you have certified and submitted your application, you cannot edit your application and will need to email jobs@gmu.edu with the specific document and job details.
No, once you submit your application materials your documents are locked and cannot be edited. Once you have applied to the job posting, you cannot edit your application or update your documents and will need to email jobs@gmu.edu with the specific details that need to be changed/updated.
Some jobs are filled quickly while others may take a few months. Many factors go into creating a timeline such as availability of the search committee members, applicant schedules, room availability, and others.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applicants should receive an email notification once the position has been filled.
You can view your status online by logging in to your account on our Jobs website.
Only those selected for an interview will hear from the Hiring Department.
You can view your status online by logging in to your account on our Jobs website.
'In Progress’ means the search is still underway and no offer has been accepted.
‘Position Filled’ means that an applicant has been chosen and hired.
’Position Cancelled’ means that the department has decided to cancel the search at this time and a finalist will not be selected to fill the vacancy.
The Hiring Department will review applicants and screen the application/resume against the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in the job posting on our Jobs website.
You can view your status online by logging in to your account on our Jobs website.
If you feel you need to make contact with the hiring manager or the department, please use good judgment in determining the way you contact and the number of times you follow up.
‘In Progress’ means that the search is still underway and no job offer has been accepted.
‘Position Filled’ means that an applicant has been chosen and hired.
‘Position Cancelled’ means that the department has decided to cancel the search at this time and a finalist will not be selected to fill the vacancy.
Please email jobs@gmu.edu for any additional concerns.
Recruitment and Hiring Process
No, only the most qualified applicants will be referred for interviews. It is important that your application reflects your education, training, and experience. You must make sure that your application materials are appropriate and competitive for the position you are applying for.
No, only the most competitive applicants will be interviewed for a job.
Each applicant pool is different, so you may be extremely competitive in one applicant pool but not another for the same job type because of different applicants in the different pools.
The type of interview will depend on the Hiring Manager. Some departments may do phone interviews first while others may invite the finalists in for a face-to-face interview. Some interviews maybe 30 minutes in length while others may take multiple days. Some departments use panel interviews while other departments may use a series of individual interviews.
New hires can visit the Mason Onboarding Portal.
Mason Student Jobs
Most student jobs are filled directly through the hiring department and not through Human Resources and Payroll. Some departments will advertise student jobs on their own websites or through the Careers website.
Yes, please keep in mind most full-time staff positions require you to work 40 hours per week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Yes, full-time students have to receive special permission from their academic associate dean to work more than 20 hours per week. Some departments have set limits on the hours a full-time student can work. International students are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week.
About Working at Mason
For information about Mason benefits, visit the Benefits website.
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You can learn more about the university by visiting the About Mason website.