Talent.com
Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer
Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow DeveloperGeorge Mason University • Fairfax, VA, United States
Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer

Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer

George Mason University • Fairfax, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer

10003258

Fairfax, VA

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Opening on : Oct 24 2025

Add to favorites

Favorited

View favorites

Department : Division of Enrollment Management

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 :

In collaboration with the George Mason University community, and as a part of the Office of the Provost, The Division for Enrollment Management optimizes student recruitment and retention by developing and implementing strategic enrollment plans, overseeing the admissions process, providing financial aid services, and managing the Mason Student Services Center-a centralized student services resource. The Division's activities support the achievement of institutional enrollment goals by placing the student (and family) at the center of our work, supporting a culture of transparency, and leveraging data to inform decision-making.

The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) is to offer services and programs to students through awards funded from federal, state and private organizations. The primary mission of the office is to provide eligible students with funds to finance and complete their education within the boundaries of federal, state and university regulations. The focus of the office is to help students develop an understanding of the need to be proactive consumers of educational opportunities at George Mason University.

About the Position :

George Mason University's Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Federal Work-Study Program & Workflow Coordinator to support the administration and automation of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. This part-time role merges program operations with workflow development to enhance efficiency, compliance, and student experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student success, comfortable with digital tools, and eager to improve business processes.

What Mason Offers

  • 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.

Responsibilities :

Federal Work-Study Program Support

  • Manage daily operations of the FWS program using Salesforce, Outlook, 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; and
  • Coordinate with University Career Services to promote FWS job opportunities and ensure alignment with student career development goals.
  • Workflow Development & Automation

  • 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; and
  • Design and implement integrated digital workflows that connect Career Services platforms (e.g., Handshake) with financial aid systems for seamless student employment operations.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • 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); and
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience in higher education or public sector environments;
  • Familiarity with George Mason University systems (Banner, Salesforce, Dynamic Forms, SharePoint and MicroStrategy);
  • Customer service experience and ability to train diverse audiences; and
  • Understanding of FERPA and student employment policies.
  • Instructions to Applicants :

    For full consideration, applicants must apply for GMU Worker 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.

    GMU Students cannot be considered for this position.

    Posting Open Date : October 24, 2025

    For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 11, 2025

    Open Until Filled : Yes

    Create a job alert for this search

    Federal Workstudy • Fairfax, VA, United States

    Related jobs
    Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer

    Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer

    George Mason University • Fairfax, VA, United States
    Part-time
    Federal Work-Study Program Assistant & Workflow Developer .Division of Enrollment Management.Not eligible for visa sponsorship. Salary commensurate with education and experience.In collaboration wit...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Management Information Analyst

    Management Information Analyst

    Legal & General America • Frederick, MD, United States
    Full-time
    Management Information Analyst.At Legal & General America, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, partners, colleagues, and the communities in which they live.As a reco...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Flexible Remote Work – Get Paid to Share Your Opinions on Top Brands

    Flexible Remote Work – Get Paid to Share Your Opinions on Top Brands

    OCPA • Clarksburg, Maryland, us
    Remote
    Part-time +1
    Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies. We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of bet...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Program Integration Support

    Senior Program Integration Support

    ThinkTek LLC • Quantico, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Senior Program Integration Support.ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and tec...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Data Management Specialist

    Data Management Specialist

    Puyenpa • Woodbridge, VA, United States
    Full-time
    The Puyenpa family of companies that are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management C...Show more
    Last updated: 17 days ago • Promoted
    AI Trainer -Freelance Content Writer

    AI Trainer -Freelance Content Writer

    Outlier • Germantown, MD, United States
    Full-time
    Earn up to $15 / hour + performance bonuses.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for.If you're passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is you...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Common Business Services (CBS) - Senior Software Developer (100% Remote - REF1895I)

    Common Business Services (CBS) - Senior Software Developer (100% Remote - REF1895I)

    Citizant • Chantilly, VA, United States
    Remote
    Full-time
    Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.We seek to address some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Digital Innovation Division Lead of AI Operations

    Digital Innovation Division Lead of AI Operations

    The Aerospace Corporation • Chantilly, VA, United States
    Full-time
    The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded resea...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Assistant Program Manager - Day Support Program

    Assistant Program Manager - Day Support Program

    ServiceSource, Inc. • Oakton, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Are you passionate about helping others thrive? ServiceSource is looking for a compassionate and motivated Assistant Program Manager to join our Oakton Day Support Program, supporting adults with d...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Program Analyst

    Program Analyst

    Puyenpa • Woodbridge, VA, United States
    Full-time
    The Puyenpa family of companies that are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management C...Show more
    Last updated: 17 days ago • Promoted
    Common Business Services (CBS) - Software Developer, SME (100% Remote - REF1896O)

    Common Business Services (CBS) - Software Developer, SME (100% Remote - REF1896O)

    Citizant • Chantilly, VA, United States
    Remote
    Full-time
    Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.We seek to address some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    DevOps Engineer | Transitioning Military

    DevOps Engineer | Transitioning Military

    Inflow Federal • Springfield, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    At INflow Federal, we're not just navigating the frontier of digital transformation; we're reshaping it.Our dedication to merging the prowess of humans and machines to solve complex problems has se...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    SQL DBA - DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

    SQL DBA - DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

    ITC Federal, Inc • Fairfax, VA, United States
    Full-time
    SQL DBA - DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).SQL Database Administrator (DBA).Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).FLETC Headquart...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Digital Innovation Division DataOps Lead

    Digital Innovation Division DataOps Lead

    The Aerospace Corporation • Chantilly, VA, United States
    Full-time
    The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded resea...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    AI Trainer -Remote Content Proofreader

    AI Trainer -Remote Content Proofreader

    Outlier • Germantown, MD, United States
    Remote
    Full-time
    Earn up to $15 / hour + performance bonuses.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for.If you're passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is you...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Part-Time Side Work - Earn on Top of Your Day Job

    Part-Time Side Work - Earn on Top of Your Day Job

    Finance Buzz • Ijamsville, Maryland, US
    Part-time +1
    We’re looking for people interested in a part-time remote opportunity to supplement their main income.This position is ideal for professionals, freelancers, and anyone who wants to improve their fi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Don't see the perfect fit, but ready to build what's next?

    Don't see the perfect fit, but ready to build what's next?

    Raft • McLean, VA, United States
    Full-time
    All of the programs we support require.All work must be conducted within the continental U.We're so glad you've found us! At Raft, we're on a mission to transform and modernize national defense thr...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Proposal Writer- Remote US- Based

    Proposal Writer- Remote US- Based

    Talentship LLC • Mclean, VA, US
    Remote
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    My client, a rapidly growing, Tribal-owned 8a organization is seeking a skilled Proposal Writer with government contracting experience to join their team. Shipley training is a plus, but not require...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted