Admissions Counselor

About the Department:

Scalia Law School is a small law school, with a student body of only about 500. Our student/faculty ratio of 4.5:1 is one of the lowest of any law school in the United States. This provides students with direct and personalized interaction with professors - an invaluable advantage when learning complex legal doctrines. Although still a relatively young law school, Scalia Law has risen very quickly in several prestigious rankings. We have been a top 50 school for the past 20 consecutive years, ranked 31st in the most recent U.S. News ranking.

About the Position:

The Admissions Counselor plays a crucial role in enhancing Scalia Law’s student body by supporting the recruitment initiatives for prospective and admitted students. This position is responsible for processing all applications and notifying applicants. The Admissions Counselor collaborates on recruitment outreach efforts, which includes assisting the Associate Dean for Admissions with virtual events for admitted students. Additionally, the Admissions Counselor helps with the JD Admissions application process, which involves reviewing applications. This position reports to the Associate Director of JD Admissions with a dotted line reporting 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.

Responsibilities:

Processing Applications

• Manages the full application lifecycle—from creation to enrollment—while maintaining accurate records in Unite and Banner;
• Processes applications from submission through decision/matriculation, ensuring all required documentation is received on time;
• Oversees the admissions inbox and communicates with applicants on their status; Executes decision processes, including sending decision letters, scholarship notifications, and emails; and
• Completes application and UNITE special projects as assigned.

Recruitment

• Serves as a point of contact for prospective students and applicants throughout the enrollment process in a respectful, courteous, and timely manner, utilizing a variety of communication methods; Represents Scalia Law by attending local and state-wide recruitment events; and
• Assists with planning, preparing, and execution of annual recruitment programming for open houses, workshops, orientation, and live tours. 

Purchasing

• Responsible for purchasing office supplies and materials for the Admissions Office; Handles the majority of eVa items for the department.

Reading & Selection

• Reviews applications for Scalia Law School and makes decisions. Reads up to 25 to 50 applications each week; and
• Performs applicant interviews and provides interview notes.

Performs additional tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the 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;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Advance skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint) and computer databases;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise substantial attention to detail;
• Ability to independently manage and complete work assignments without close supervision;
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed;
• Functional understanding of database management systems and email-based communication to support recruitment strategies;
• Customer service-orientated attitude;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; and
• Valid driver's license: 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/. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 data entry;
• Detailed knowledge of and ability to implement University and Law School admissions standards, policies, and procedures; and
• Demonstrated ability to use appropriate discretion when dealing with sensitive information and situations with advanced skill in working independently and following through on assignments with accuracy and minimum direction.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Counselor 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: October 21, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  November 4, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes