Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions

I. JOB OVERVIEW

The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world's leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States.

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.

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The Elliott School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions . The Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions executes a comprehensive recruiting strategy in our local markets, including virtual recruitment activities.

This position directly impacts targeted ESIA enrollment projections each semester. This position typically represents the university both on-campus and off-campus in order to build relationships and analyze data to manage a recruitment territory, and evaluate admissions applications.

The core responsibilities of this role are typically to execute strategic recruitment initiatives, to analyze recruitment data, to determine eligibility and to analyze academic credentials.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions, the Assistant Director may also plan, execute, and represent the university both on-campus and off-campus at events via information sessions, interviews, college fairs, open houses, department events, and may coordinate special programs / projects in support of admissions efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities include :

Executes a comprehensive, data-driven recruitment strategy in local markets. Ensures all ESIA on-campus and off-campus recruitment events are developed and marketed through TargetX CRM.

Oversees all recruitment event communications.

• Performs initial reviews of applications for domestic and international applicants, including review of international credentials.
• Conducts bi-weekly in-person information sessions for prospective graduate students as well as monthly evening and online information sessions.
• Provides targeted and meaningful logistic support to special populations in the admissions process, such as international students, including processing visa documents.
• Coordinates Elliott School-hosted recruitment events including our annual Fall Open House, as well as other recruitment events on campus and locally.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

This is a hybrid position with some days in-person and some days remote. Depending on business needs, the schedule may vary to include evenings, weekends, or holidays.

The George Washington University's culture reflects its shared values, including respect and diversity. The Elliott School recognizes that diversity and social mobility are among our country's greatest assets in engaging the rest of the world;

we are deeply committed as a school to fostering an inclusive community. To this end, we encourage candidates from diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences.

To learn more about the Elliott School's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit elliott.gwu.edu / diversity-and-inclusion .

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study.

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 :

• Experience in higher education administration, preferably in admissions.
• Skilled at reviewing / evaluating applicant credentials at the graduate level.
• Experience in a school of international affairs, and knowledge of international student credentials, and visa requirements is highly desired.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Some experience with graphic / web design is valued.

Hiring Range

$45,925.13 - $63,191.56

Job Details

Campus Location : Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College / School / Department : Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)

Family : Enrollment Services

Sub-Family : Admissions

Stream : Individual Contributor

Level : Level 2

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Hours Per Week : 40

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m., evenings and weekends as required

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 : S013289

Job Open Date : 08 / 29 / 2024

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

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