Assistant Director of Admissions

Georgetown University; Washington; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to manage all aspects of the admissions process, including reviewing and rendering decisions on applications and representing the law school at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels. The role also involves counseling students on the admissions process and developing recruitment strategies.

The position emphasizes building initiatives for historically underrepresented students, with occasional evening/weekend events and seasonal

Qualifications

• J.D. or graduate degree required.
• 1–3 years experience in admissions, counseling, recruiting or higher education administration preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with student information systems or similar databases.
• Working knowledge of web development technologies and emerging social media.

Responsibilities

• Review and render decisions on applications.
• Represent the law school at recruitment fairs, forums and panels.
• Counsel students regarding the admissions process.
• Develop and implement recruitment and yield strategies.
• Build new recruitment initiatives, including for historically underrepresented students.
• Occasional evening and weekend events and seasonal recruiting travel.
• Plan and carry out recruiting events (online and in-person).
• Marketing and outreach to applicants.
• Assist the Dean of Admissions, Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions, and Director of Admissions with other projects.

Skills

Admissions experience

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Education

J.D. or graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Student information systems

Web development basics

Social media

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Admissions assists with all aspects of the admissions processes. In addition to reviewing and rendering decisions on applications, this position also requires representing the law school at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels, counseling students regarding the admissions process, and developing and implementing strategies for recruiting and yielding prospective students. This position also works on building new recruitment initiatives, including with respect to students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. This position requires occasional evening and weekend event responsibilities and seasonal recruiting travel.

Work Interactions

This position works on all aspects of the admissions process, including reviewing applications, conducting applicant interviews, planning and carrying out recruiting events (online and in-person), marketing and outreach to applicants, and assisting the Dean of Admissions, Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions, and Director of Admissions with other projects as assigned. The position is full-time, hybrid.

Requirements and Qualifications

• J.D. or graduate degree required

• 1-3 years experience in areas such as admissions, counseling, recruiting and/or higher education administration preferred.

• Should have familiarity with Microsoft, especially Excel

• Experience with student information systems or similar databases is preferred, as is working knowledge of web development technologies and emerging social media.

• An ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information and to work with a wide range of people including applicants, alumni, faculty, staff and students is also required.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts, and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.