Admissions Graduate Assistant - Engage Prospects & Plan Events

Barnard College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Barnard College is seeking an Admissions Graduate Assistant to provide hands-on experience in higher education administration, supporting information sessions, inquiries, recruitment events, and application review for the Office of Admissions.

The role is on-site, part-time, and includes collaboration on open houses, fly-ins, and transfer credit evaluations, with emphasis on strong writing, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the values of a liberal arts education for women and ability to articulate these values effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills.
• Willingness and availability to work some evenings and/or weekends for on-campus programming.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students and hold information sessions with families about Barnard and the admissions process.
• Respond to and monitor telephone and email–based inquiries regarding the admissions process and academic programs available at Barnard.
• Assist with planning and staffing virtual, local and off-campus recruitment (high schools, college fairs, workshops, etc.).
• Assist with arrangements for open house and fly-in programs in the fall and recruitment events for admitted students in the spring.
• Read and evaluate applications for first-year and transfer applicants.
• Assist with preliminary transfer credit evaluations.
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent writing, communication, and

Education

Graduate program enrollment

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Slate

Job description

Barnard College is seeking an Admissions Graduate Assistant to provide hands-on experience in higher education administration, supporting information sessions, inquiries, recruitment events, and application review for the Office of Admissions.

The role is on-site, part-time, and includes collaboration on open houses, fly-ins, and transfer credit evaluations, with emphasis on strong writing, communication, and teamwork.