George Mason University
Admissions Assistant
🇺🇸 Arlington, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $23 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ September 23rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Greet and assist prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and visitors.
- Manage office phone calls and Admissions Office email inboxes.
- Provide administrative tasks such as scheduling, calendar maintenance, and processing purchase orders and invoices.
- Assist with admissions events, supply purchases, and office operations.
- Enter and maintain data in admissions databases and prepare related reports and correspondence.
- Require proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Bachelor’s degree and experience in customer-facing administrative roles required.
- Preferred experience with student information systems like Slate or Unite, event coordination, and front desk management.
- Part-time position offering up to $23.00 per hour, with hours ranging from 18 to 25 per week and Friday availability required.
- Located at the Antonin Scalia Law School in Arlington, VA; requires on-site work.
Admissions Assistant Full Description
About the Position:The Admissions Assistant serves as the first point of contact for the JD Admissions Office, welcoming visitors and supporting daily operations. This part-time, in-person role includes front desk coverage, administrative support, and assistance with admissions events and communications.The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role is scheduled for 18–25 hours per week, within the Admissions Office hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Availability on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM is required.
Responsibilities:Serves as the first point of contact by greeting and assisting prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and visitors;Answers and directs office phone calls and manages the Admissions Office email inboxes;Provides administrative support, including scheduling meetings for the Associate Dean, maintaining calendars, and processing purchase orders, vouchers, and invoices;Assists with admissions events and daily office operations, including supply purchases and event preparation;Enters and maintains data in admissions databases and prepare related spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence; andPerforms other duties as assigned to support the Admissions Office.
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required;Experience in a customer-facing administrative or office support role;Professional demeanor and ability to serve as the first point of contact for visitors to the Law School;Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and stay organized;Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); andAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in higher education, particularly in admissions or student services;Familiarity with student information systems or admissions databases (e.g., Slate, Unite, or similar);Experience coordinating events or managing front desk operations;Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in handling inquiries; andDemonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Assistant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with resume for review.
Posting Open Date: September 22, 2025For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 6, 2025Open Until Filled: Yes
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