Admissions Counselor

George Mason University•Arlington, VA

1d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor supports prospective and admitted student recruitment initiatives to help enhance Scalia Law School’s student body. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for collaboratively planning and executing recruitment outreach and other forms of engagement with the Associate Directors, in addition to implementing the communication strategy, using various platforms for outreach to prospective and admitted students. The Admissions Counselor assists the JD admissions application process, including reviewing applications. This position reports to the Associate Director of JD Admissions and a dotted line to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring in-person work on campus five days a week. The role may include occasional day travel, and, in limited cases, overnight trips for recruitment or outreach purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in higher education admissions, student recruitment, and/or enrollment management
Experience using Microsoft Office suite and computer databases
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong customer service skills and customer service-orientated attitude
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills
Demonstrated effective decision-making skills in the absence of direct supervision
Skill in public speaking in large and small group situations
Ability to independently manage and complete work assignments without close supervision
Ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/ [https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/]. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field
Experience with law school admissions, student recruitment, and/or enrollment management
Experience with ACES2, Unite or Banner
Experience with event planning
Knowledge of law school curriculum and missions.

Responsibilities

Serves as the main point of contact for prospective students, providing timely and courteous guidance throughout the admissions process
Manages communication via email and phone, including the general inbox and weekly recruitment messages
Conducts proactive follow-up with prospective students and applicants, and assists with marketing and recruitment materials
Hosts weekly prospective student phone calls and bi-weekly application information sessions
Serves as the lead tour guide in the summer and provides tour support during the academic year
Assists with planning and executing recruitment events such as open houses, workshop, and live tours
Represents Scalia Law School at local and national recruitment events
Assists the Associate Dean in developing and maintaining the recruitment calendar, including researching feeder schools, registering the office for travel, and updating both internal and website listings
Performs recruitment special projects assigned by the Associate Dean
Reviews up to 60 applications a week for Scalia Law School and renders decisions
Performs applicant interviews and provides interview notes
Assists with admitted student events including purchasing support for the events
Manages the Scalia Law School Travel Reimbursement Program for admitted students, including communicating awards to students, processing student travel reimbursements, and providing weekly reports
Manages Scalia Law’s waitlist including assigning weekly reviews, communicating with waitlisted applicants, and hosting information sessions with the Associate Directors
Performs other duties related to the position as assigned.