Admissions Assistant

George Mason University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a part-time Admissions Assistant to support the JD Admissions Office in Arlington, VA. The role handles inquiries, front-office tasks, scheduling, and events with a focus on professional, courteous student service.

The position is temporary/part-time, up to 24 USD per hour, 18-25 hours weekly, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, on-site. Experience in customer-facing roles and strong MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or office-support role.
• Professional demeanor and ability to be the first point of contact for students, applicants and visitors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist prospective students, admitted students, applicants, and visitors at the JD Admissions Office.
• Answer and direct admissions phone calls and respond to inquiries.
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, including scheduling and calendars.
• Assist with purchasing, reimbursements, vouchers, invoices, and supplies.
• Coordinate recruitment events and manage Student Ambassadors.
• Schedule prospective student tours, group visits, and other visitor activities.
• Coordinate communications, mailings, and routine follow-up.
• Enter and maintain information in admissions databases and spreadsheets.
• Prepare materials, reports, and correspondence as needed.
• Maintain daily office operations and assist other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Unite SIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Anticipated 18-25 hours per week, scheduledbetween 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Hourly Rate: Up to $24.00 per hour, commensurate witheducation and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department: The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University is seeking a part-time Admissions Assistant to support the JD Admissions Office. George Mason University is committed to promoting excellence and diversity within its ranks and is particularly keen on receiving applications from candidates who will enrich the academic and culturally diverse environment at Mason.

Situated in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington,D.C., the Antonin Scalia Law School is recognized as one of the top50 law schools in the nation. As one of the fastest-rising lawschools in the country, Scalia Law offers a dynamic environmentwhere students and staff alike benefit from proximity to thenation’s capital, strong connections to the legal community, and aculture that values innovation, collaboration, andexcellence.

About the Position: The Admissions Assistant offers administrative and front-office support to the JD Admissions Office, handling inquiries from prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and visitors.

This is a temporary, part-time position designed to provideadditional administrative and front-office support to the JDAdmissions Office during a period of staffing transition. Theinitial employment is temporary, however, may be extended underdepartmental needs and funding.

The Admissions Assistant will handle front desk duties, provideadministrative support to the Associate Dean for Admissions andEnrollment Management, assist with purchasing, organize admissionsevents, manage Student Ambassadors, and oversee daily officeoperations.

Work Schedule: The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 amto 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. It is anticipated to require18-25 hours of work per week during those hours. Priority will begiven to candidates who can work Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Specific workdays and hours will be established based ondepartmental needs and the selected candidate’s availability.

Hourly Rate: Pay up to $24.00 per hour, commensurate witheducation and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a first point of contact for the JD Admissions Officeby greeting and assisting prospective students, admitted students,applicants, and visitors;
• Answer and direct Admissions Office phone calls and respond toor route general inquiries;
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean forAdmissions and Enrollment Management, including schedulingmeetings, maintaining calendars, preparing materials, and assistingwith other administrative needs;
• Assist with purchasing and financial administration, includingpurchase orders, reimbursements, vouchers, invoices, and supplyorders;
• Provide administrative and logistical support for prospectiveand admitted student recruitment and other Admissions Officeevents;
• Assist with day-to-day administration of the Student Ambassadorprogram, including scheduling, communications, timekeeping, andcoordination for Admissions Office programs and activities;
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating prospective studenttours, group visits, appointments, and other visitor-facingactivities;
• Assist with Admissions Office communications, correspondence,mailings, and routine administrative follow-up;
• Enter and maintain information in admissions databases,spreadsheets, and other office records;
• Prepare materials, reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence asneeded;
• Assist with general office organization and dailyadministrative operations; and
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the JD AdmissionsOffice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or officesupport role;
• Professional demeanor and ability to serve as a first point ofcontact for students, applicants, and visitors;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written andverbal;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook,Word, and Excel;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information withdiscretion; and
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of ateam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in higher education, particularlyin admissions or student services;
• Experience providing administrative support to a manager orsenior-level professional;
• Experience with purchasing, reimbursements, invoices, orrelated administrative processes;
• Familiarity with student information systems or admissionsdatabases, such as Unite or similar systems;
• Experience supporting events or front-office operations;and
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise soundjudgment in handling inquiries.

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 7, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Equity Statement George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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