Part-Time JD Admissions Assistant | Front Desk & Events

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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. This temporary, on-site role handles inquiries from prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and visitors, with 18–25 hours weekly during 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

The Admissions Office operates with front desk duties, scheduling, and event support. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication and organizational skills are preferred, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or office support role.
• Professional demeanor and ability to serve as a 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, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for the JD Admissions Office by greeting and assisting prospective students, admitted students, applicants, and visitors;
• Answer and direct Admissions Office phone calls and respond to or route general inquiries;
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, preparing materials, and assisting with other administrative needs;
• Assist with purchasing and financial administration, including purchase orders, reimbursements, vouchers, invoices, and supply orders;
• Provide administrative and logistical support for prospective and admitted student recruitment and other Admissions Office events;
• Assist with day-to-day administration of the Student Ambassador program, including scheduling, communications, timekeeping, and coordination for Admissions Office programs and activities;
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating prospective student tours, group visits, appointments, and other visitor-facing activities;
• 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 as needed;
• Assist with general office organization and daily administrative operations; and
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the JD Admissions Office.

Skills

Customer-facing

Administrative support

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unite database

Job description

George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a part-time Admissions Assistant to support the JD Admissions Office. This temporary, on-site role handles inquiries from prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and visitors, with 18–25 hours weekly during 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

The Admissions Office operates with front desk duties, scheduling, and event support. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication and organizational skills are preferred, with a focus on