| Department: Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management (SEERM) Web Announcement: Public Health Specialist
The George Mason University, Department of Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management (SEERM) invites applications for a part-time Public Health Specialist. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the Position: In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, George Mason University has stood up a robust emergency planning, response and recovery effort that involves implementation of public safety measures (masks, physical distancing, hand hygiene, etc.), COVID testing of up to 10,000 people per week, daily health screening, remote work and instruction, and administration of vaccines for the surrounding and Mason community. Public Health Specialists are needed to assist Mason in these areas from April 5th through July 31st.
Responsibilities: While duties may shift and be in a variety of areas such campus preparations, testing site support, etc., it is expected that the majority of support needed will focus on the mass vaccination effort that is underway at EagleBank Arena. Work done in support of the vaccination clinics includes serving in the following roles: Greeter, Patient Check-in, Pedestrian Traffic Control, Patient Observation, and Health Information Scribe.
Mass Vaccination Clinic Hours of Operation: - Wednesdays: 10am to 8pm
- Thursdays: 7am to 5pm
- Fridays: 7am to 5pm
- Saturdays: 7am to 5pm
Required Qualifications:- Ability to work a minimum of 5 hours at a time;
- Ability to work at least one 10-hour shift per week;
- Ability to work 1 evening a week, when needed;
- Ability to work Saturdays, when needed;
- Strong customer service and communications skills;
- Basic computer skills, to include the ability to navigate a web-based data entry screen;
- Must successfully pass a basic background check.
Salary: $15 per hour Location: Fairfax, VA Mason Ad Statement: Great Careers Begin at Mason!
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information. 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. |
