Graduate Admissions Specialist & Academic Advisor

George Mason University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a Graduate Admissions Specialist & Academic Advisor to support applicant processing, front desk operations, onboarding for admitted students, and guidance through program resources.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in an office environment and a collaborative team mindset. On-site Arlington, VA work location.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Office experience with clerical support and front desk duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applicant file management and communications (phone/email).
• Support front desk operations and staff scheduling.
• Guide admitted and current students through program and university resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Admissions Specialist & Academic Advisor

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification: Education Support Spec 2

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The LLM (Master of Laws) Program provides the opportunity to earn an advanced degree in law to students who have earned a JD from a US law school or a law degree from outside of the US. The Juris Masters (JM) Program provides the opportunity to obtain a law degree in a specific field for students who work in policy or compliance related positions but do not wish to practice law.
Located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, DC, the Antonin Scalia Law School is a top 50 law school. As a relatively young institution, Scalia Law offers students the opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or LLM degree.

About the Position:

The Graduate Admissions Specialist & Academic Advisor at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School has administrative support from various departments within the law school and the university. This position is primarily responsible for supporting student facing office functions including meeting with prospective students, overseeing front desk and staff support, managing office supplies and supporting application management, supporting onboarding functions for admitted students, and guiding current students through their program and university resources.

Responsibilities:

• Processes and maintains applicant files including filing supplemental materials accurately and in a timely manner, communicating with applicants via phone and email regarding application materials, and adding applicants into the university's enterprise resource system;
• Assists with recruitment efforts including responding to applicant and prospective student inquiries (via phone and email);
• Provides incoming students with policy and procedural information relating to academics and institutional guidelines such as drop/add policy, academic probation/suspension/dismissal, and satisfactory academic progress;
• Assists students in the development of their educational goals, including the selection of a major, course selection, meeting graduation requirements, and experiential learning opportunities;
• Maintains student counseling and participation records using Unite;
• Purchasing and procurement of office supplies, marketing ads, registration fees, etc.;
• Manages front desk coverage including scheduling student workers to ensure 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily coverage; and
• Performs a variety of other related clerical and office tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in related field;
• Some experience in an office environment performing clerical support (typically 6+ months);
• Sound organizational skills;
• Skill in written and verbal communication;
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team; and
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field;
• Experience in a higher education office performing administrative support (typically 1-2 years); and
• Customer service experience.

Posting Open Date: October 20, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 3, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes