Assistant Director of Admissions

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions to support the full cycle of admissions for the law school. The role entails evaluating applications, conducting interviews, and presenting at recruitment forums and panels.

You will help develop and implement strategies to recruit and yield prospective students, including initiatives for historically underrepresented backgrounds. The position is full-time and hybrid, with occasional evenings and weekends and seasonal travel

Qualifications

• J.D. or graduate degree required.
• 1–3 years experience in admissions, counseling, recruiting or higher education administration preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is desired.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and render decisions on admissions.
• Conduct applicant interviews and plan recruiting events (online and in-person).
• Market and outreach to applicants and coordinate with the Dean of Admissions and Directors on projects.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Web development technologies

Database familiarity

Education

J.D. or graduate degree

Tools

Student information systems

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.RequirementsJob OverviewThe 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 InteractionsThis 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 QualificationsJ.D. or graduate degree required1-3 years experience in areas such as admissions, counseling, recruiting and/or higher education administration preferred.Should have familiarity with Microsoft, especially ExcelExperience 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 DesignationThis 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 projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$47,586.00 - $87,558.13Compensation 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.Current Georgetown Employees:If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone] or [e-mail] some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. 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