Admissions Coordinator

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The George Washington University is hiring an Admissions Coordinator for its Law School JD Admissions Office. The role involves providing technical, operational, and administrative support for admissions recruitment and enrollment initiatives, managing recruitment events, processing applicant data, and serving as the primary contact for prospective students and visitors.

Highlights

Generate and distribute weekly reports for admissions tracking and enrollment management.
Process applicant documents using LSAC Unite ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Maintain electronic records and manage two office email accounts responding to inquiries.
Coordinate logistics for over 100 fall recruitment events, including promotional materials and ambassador coordination.
Represent admissions at local and virtual recruitment events and provide campus tours.
Manage appointment scheduling, call screening, and coordination of group visits.
Liaise with University mailroom, facilities, and Xerox for operational support.
Oversee procurement and inventory of office and recruitment supplies.
Prepare admissions packages and visitor thank-you cards.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred skills include Microsoft Excel proficiency, event coordination, data reporting, and strong communication skills.
Hiring salary range from $19.77 to $25.76 per hour.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom. The Law School’s JD Admissions Office is seeking an Admissions Coordinator that provides technical, operational, and administrative support for Law School admissions recruitment and enrollment management initiatives. This position assists in coordinating key administrative and recruitment functions, processing admissions applicant data, and serves as a first point of contact for JD prospective students and visitors. This role supports the efficient operation of the admissions office by managing recruitment events, coordinating communications, and performing daily administrative operations. This role also acts as a liaison for the University and Law School mailroom services, the Office of Facilities and Maintenance, and Xerox to address operational needs within the admissions office. Key Responsibilities: Technical Operations Generate, compile, and distribute weekly statistical reports to support admissions tracking, recruitment planning, and enrollment management activities. Process admissions applicant documents within the admissions system (LSAC Unite) for a top three applicant-volume institution, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and procedural compliance. Maintain electronic records and supporting documentation to ensure data integrity and accessibility across admissions platforms. Manage and monitor two separate office email accounts, responding to inquiries and routing communications to appropriate staff to ensure timely and accurate responses. Recruitment Program Coordination Coordinate logistics for recruitment initiatives, including managing an extensive fall recruitment calendar of over a hundred events, preparing promotional materials, and facilitating student ambassador participation (travel coordination and reimbursements). Represent the admissions office at local recruitment events, virtual information sessions, and admitted student events. Provide campus tours and information about the Juris Doctor program to prospective students in support of recruitment and enrollment efforts. Oversee the admissions waiting area to ensure a professional and welcoming environment, including maintaining informational materials, promotional items, and hospitality supplies. Administrative Operations Manage appointment scheduling, screen and route incoming calls, coordinate group visit requests, and ensure effective communication with prospective students. Act as a liaison for the University and Law School mailrooms, the Office of Facilities and Maintenance, and Xerox, managing the distribution of incoming admissions mail correspondence, submitting and tracking maintenance requests. Oversee procurement and inventory of office supplies, stationery, business cards, and recruitment materials to support daily operations and recruitment activities. Prepare admissions packages for admitted students and visitor thank-you cards. Operational Support (10%) Provide cross-functional administrative and operational support to the admissions team through special projects. Coordinate with campus-wide departments, including the Office of Facilities and Maintenance and Xerox, to address operational needs within the admissions office. Duties as assigned Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’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.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experienced in program and event coordination Data reporting and record management experience Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills Experience providing recruitment and enrollment support Organizational and communication skills
Hiring Range	$19.77 - $25.76
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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	Service and Support
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 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:	S014220
Job Open Date:	06/01/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
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.

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