Strategic Undergraduate Recruitment & Engagement Specialist

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement Specialist to support admission and recruitment activities for the Costello College of Business Undergraduate Programs. The role represents GMU at events, manages outreach, and collaborates with advisors and partners to guide students through the admission process.

Key responsibilities include coordinating events, expanding freshman and transfer pipelines, and maintaining campus partnerships to improve student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a higher education environment, preferably in admissions, recruiting, or enrollment management.
• Excellent customer service skills with strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administers day-to-day operations of Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement, including outreach via phone, email, and mass communications.
• Expands and maintains freshman and transfer student pipelines and supports recruitment events.
• Coordinates and conducts prospective student appointments and information sessions; supports transfer pathways.
• Liaises with Admissions Counselors, Academic Advisors, and College of Business partner units for coordinated outreach and events.
• Represents the department at campus events and with external partners to promote GMU programs.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner

MicroStrategy

Salesforce

Job description

George Mason University is seeking an Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement Specialist to support admission and recruitment activities for the Costello College of Business Undergraduate Programs. The role represents GMU at events, manages outreach, and collaborates with advisors and partners to guide students through the admission process.

Key responsibilities include coordinating events, expanding freshman and transfer pipelines, and maintaining campus partnerships to improve student