Senior Assistant Director, Admissions

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at GW Law, Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC. The role blends JD/LLM admissions and strategic communications to optimize enrollment, with leadership of two external readers and collaboration across digital channels.

The position requires a relevant degree and several years of experience in law school admissions, plus strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Hybrid onsite work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• JD preferred.
• Previous experience in graduate/professional admissions in higher education; previous experience at a law school strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written communication skills; ability to synthesize complex qualitative data into clear, persuasive, and objective evaluation summaries.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate non-traditional backgrounds, mixed academic records, and diverse personal histories.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling highly confidential or sensitive information.
• Excellent customer service skills, including advising, recruitment, and interviewing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technology and admissions-related applications (for example, LSAC's Unite database, Emma, Drupal, Banner, Concur).
• Experience in web, social media, and other digital design, development, and maintenance.
• Ability to travel off-site (including throughout the U.S.) for recruitment events.
• Valid driver's License.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Experience/comfortability working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate JD and graduate law applicant files, including academic transcripts, standardized test scores, essays, personal statements, resumes, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents.
• Assess applicant attributes, evaluate credentials, essays, test scores, and supporting documents. Render initial recommendations.
• Evaluate applicants during virtual or in-person interviews based on their prospects for success and employability.
• Provide individual counseling to prospective students regarding the law school application process.
• Design, implement, and track automated, multi-channel communication workflows for prospective and admitted students, including the use of LSAC's Unite or other CRMs (Slate).
• Write, edit, and coordinate content, including photos and video, for admissions digital landing pages.
• Maintain and routinely update admissions webpages and admitted student sites to ensure accuracy and user experience; develop digital, print, social media, text, and other outreach to students.
• Collaborate with marketing/communications offices for brand consistency and public relations protocols.
• Monitor metrics and leverage data to improve recruitment strategies.
• Represent the law school at LSAC forums, regional law school fairs, university panels, and pre-law advisor events.
• Work with admissions partners and alumni on an alumni recruitment database for outreach to prospective JD and graduate law students.
• Work closely with the Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions and Associate Director of Admissions on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Strong multitasking abilities

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to travel off-site

Able to lift 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

JD preferred

Tools

LSAC Unite (CRM)

Emma

Drupal

Banner

Concur

Job description

I. JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Assistant Director position is vital in the review process for one of the nation's largest law school applicant pools. The primary responsibility of this position is to assess applicant attributes and make admission recommendations through the use of a comprehensive rubric that analyzes academic and personal categories. The Senior Assistant Director of Admissions reports to the Director, Law School Admissions and supervises two external readers. This position will be deeply involved in a comprehensive, confidential application review process for both JD and graduate law LLM and MSL students. Secondarily, this position will oversee communications for prospective, applicant, and admitted law students through strategic planning, marketing, recruitment, and yield assessment. This role blends traditional admissions responsibilities with specialized management of the law school's admissions brand across digital, print, and social media platforms. The primary goal is to optimize enrollment outreach, drive engagement, and maximize yield for JD and graduate law programs.

Application Review

• File Evaluation: Evaluate JD and graduate law applicant files, including academic transcripts, standardized test scores, essays, personal statements, resumes, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents. Assess applicant attributes, evaluate credentials, essays, test scores, and supporting documents. Using a defined and comprehensive rubric, analyze files for academic rigor, writing competency, leadership potential, employability, character and fitness, and alignment with the law school's strategic plan. Render initial recommendations.
• Applicant Interviews: Evaluate applicants during virtual or in-person interviews based on their prospects for success and employability. Focus will be on part-time, test-optional, and transfer students, and requests through pre-law advisors. Evaluate applicants on their prospects for success and employability in GW Law's busy, dynamic environment.
• Applicant Counseling: Provide individual counseling to prospective students regarding the law school application process.

Communications

• Campaign Management: Design, implement, and track automated, multi-channel communication workflows (social media, web, text, print, admitted student platforms) for prospective and admitted students, including the use of LSAC's Unite or other CRMs (Slate).
• Content Creation: Write, edit, and coordinate content, including photos and video, for admissions digital landing pages.
• Website & Digital Media Oversight: Maintain and routinely update admissions webpages and admitted student sites to ensure accuracy, strong user experience, and legal/policy compliance. Develop and implement digital, print, social media, text, and other means of outreach to students.
• Brand Alignment: Collaborate closely with the main university marketing and law school communications offices to maintain consistent brand messaging, visual design standards, and public relations protocols.
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor communication open rates, conversion funnel performance, and web engagement metrics; leverage data to recommend continuous improvements to recruitment strategies.
• Recruitment Outreach: Represent the law school at national Law School Admission Council (LSAC) forums, regional law school fairs, university panels, and pre-law advisor events.
• Alumni Database: Works with admissions partners, other offices, and alumni on alumni recruitment database for outreach to prospective JD and graduate law students.

Other Duties

• Other Duties as assigned: Work closely with the Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions and Associate Director of Admissions on other duties as assigned in a busy, energetic office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD preferred.
• Previous experience in graduate/professional admissions in higher education; previous experience at a law school strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written communication skills; ability to synthesize complex qualitative data into clear, persuasive, and objective evaluation summaries.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate non-traditional backgrounds, mixed academic records, and diverse personal histories.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling highly confidential or sensitive information.
• Excellent customer service skills, including advising, recruitment, and interviewing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technology and admissions-related applications (for example, LSAC's Unite database, Emma, Drupal, Banner, Concur).
• Experience in web, social media, and other digital design, development, and maintenance.
• Ability to travel off-site (including throughout the U.S.) for recruitment events.
• Valid driver's License.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Experience/comfortability working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Hiring Range

$66,095.67 - $90,896.59

GW Staff Approach to Pay

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: GW Law School (LAW)
• Family: Enrollment Services
• Sub-Family: Admissions
• Stream: Individual Contributor
• Level: Level 3
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Will this job require the employee to work on site?: Yes
• Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid
• Telework: Yes
• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only?: No
• Posting Number: S014562
• Job Open Date: 11/11/2026
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.