Director of Admissions
Full Time
Foggy Bottom, DC
$62,666 - $86,180 a year
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
It is the academic mission of The George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula, and a focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. In support of this mission, the GWSB Office of Graduate Admissions is searching for an Associate Director, Recruiting and Admissions. This individual is a key contributor to providing high-quality customer service to meet the recruitment and enrollment management needs of GWSB.
This position typically represents the university both on campus and off campus in order to contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, evaluate the effectiveness of admissions and recruitment initiatives, evaluate admissions applications, and make recommendations regarding admissions decisions.
The core responsibilities of this role are to contribute to and execute strategic recruitment initiatives for a defined region or category, to analyze recruitment data, to holistically evaluate applications and make recommendations for admissions decisions, to determine eligibility for special admissions programs, and to present recommendations to final review authority.
This role may also plan, execute, and represent the university both on campus and off campus at events via information sessions, interviews, high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and department events, and may lead special programs/projects in support of admissions efforts. Up to 25% of domestic and international travel is required for GWSB-related events.
Additional responsibilities include:
This position typically represents the university both on campus and off campus in order to contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, evaluate the effectiveness of admissions and recruitment initiatives, evaluate admissions applications, and make recommendations regarding admissions decisions.
The core responsibilities of this role are to contribute to and execute strategic recruitment initiatives for a defined region or category, to analyze recruitment data, to holistically evaluate applications and make recommendations for admissions decisions, to determine eligibility for special admissions programs, and to present recommendations to final review authority.
This role may also plan, execute, and represent the university both on campus and off campus at events via information sessions, interviews, high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and department events, and may lead special programs/projects in support of admissions efforts. Up to 25% of domestic and international travel is required for GWSB-related events.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Proactively recruit and assist prospective students (via e-mail, phone, virtual information sessions, walk-ins, scheduled appointments and/or recruiting events) by following up on inquiries and providing counseling about our graduate business degree and non-degree programs.
- Provide assistance to the Graduate Business Admissions Team in the management of the prospect and applicant database (currently Salesforce/TargetX). This includes updating of prospect and applicant data in our database and use of the database to effectively provide service to our prospective students.
- Provide assistance to the Graduate Admissions Team in managing Student Assistants, who are essential in carrying out office duties.
- Manage relationships with the University Graduate Admissions Office, International Admissions Office, and Central IT office, among others.
- Travel required: Domestic and International for GWSB-related events up to 25%
- Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills as well as ability to handle competing demands.
- Superior written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills.
- Experience working with databases (Salesforce/TargetX preferred) and data analysis.
- Impeccable judgment and discretion in dealing with issues pertaining to confidentiality.
- Customer service oriented.
Typical Hiring Range
$62,666.26 - $86,180.37 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Business (SB)
Family
Enrollment Services
Sub-Family
Admissions
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40+
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012142
Job Open Date:
05/16/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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