Admissions Counselor Jobs

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School’s Admissions Office, seeks a detail oriented, motivated, energetic person with outstanding communication and organizational skills to help with the admissions and recruitment efforts of the Admissions Office. 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 School
George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School is located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Antonin Scalia Law School is a Top 50 law school. A relatively young law school, Scalia Law offers students an opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or an LLM.
About The Position
The Admissions Counselor assists with all aspects of the admissions process including student recruitment and evaluating applications. The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting and counseling prospective law school students, reviewing applications, representing the law school at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels, and managing the transfer and visitor applications.
Responsibilities

• Manage the generic law school admissions email account;
• Manage transfer and visitor student process;
• Review applications;
• Implement the communication strategy of the law school;
• Assist with the law school recruitment efforts including coordinating events, maintaining the websites, and sending emails and mailings; and
• Represent the law school at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels;
• Provide admissions counseling and tours of the law school to prospective and admitted students;
• Provide support to the Associate Dean for Admissions.

Required Qualifications

• Computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office Suite; and
• Ability to travel, including overnight and out of state, and ability to work on occasional evenings and weekends (less than 20% of the year).
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork;
• Effective oral communication and strong writing skills;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education; and
• Experience with Banner and/or ACES2.

Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10499z 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.
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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