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George Washington University

Admissions Officer

🇺🇸 Washington, District Of Columbia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $20 - $33 per Hour 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ September 3rd, 2026

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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS) is hiring an Admissions Officer. This role supports the admissions cycles for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine and Pre-Physician Assistant programs by guiding applicants through the process, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and managing recruitment activities. The officer also maintains admissions data and communicates admission decisions while representing the programs at recruitment events.

Highlights
  • Provide application guidance and respond to applicant inquiries regarding admissions policies and requirements.
  • Review approximately 2,800 applications, including transcript evaluation and eligibility determination.
  • Develop and track application distribution plans for admissions committee reviewers.
  • Create and manage interview schedules, troubleshooting attendance issues as needed.
  • Coordinate enrollment and recruitment through information sessions, fairs, and digital engagement including social media.
  • Track admitted students' post-acceptance requirements such as background checks and drug screens.
  • Maintain accurate admissions data and generate reports for program leadership and accreditation monitoring.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Preferred experience includes recruiting underrepresented students in medicine and familiarity with centralized application services like CAS.
  • Compensation range is $20.13 to $33.23 per hour.

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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/

The Department of PA Studies of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is seeking an Admissions Officer to support and contribute to the admissions cycles for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine and Pre-PA program and the Physician Assistant Program reporting to the department’s Associate Director of Admissions. The mission of the Department is to provide exceptional education to clinicians of the future who represent and serve diverse communities through collaborative healthcare and leadership. This individual is expected to represent the programs at admissions fairs and provide accurate feedback to applicants interested in either program.

Responsibilities include:
  • Provides guidance through the application process to include: advises applicants on academic program offerings and requirements, responds accurately and in a timely manner to applicant questions and concerns regarding admissions policies, requirements and other related information, follows up on incomplete applications.
  • Performs initial applicant review of 2,600 PA program applications and 200 post-baccalaureate program applications (and their corresponding GW supplemental applications) to include: reviews applicant transcripts and other required documents to ensure admission requirements have been met, makes initial determination on eligibility, packages and sends the application for final review, enters and communicates admission decision.
  • Develops application distribution plan for admissions committee readers and tracks progress of screening completion. Reports results to Associate Director of Admissions for action planning.
  • Creates and maintains the interview schedules for both the PA program and PostBacc cycles. Troubleshoots if interviewers or candidates are unable to attend the sessions and creates alternative plans when needed.
  • Coordinates enrollment and recruitment activities to include: participates in or hosts information sessions, represents the university and programs at GW, local and regional recruitment opportunities, engages with prospective applicants through phone, email and other medium, develops content to attract prospective students, maintains our social media presence.
  • Tracks admitted students’ admission requirements post acceptance (background checks, drug screens, etc.).
  • Develops and maintains accurate admissions data throughout the cycle and provide just-in-time reports to program leadership for the purposes of ongoing evaluation of the admissions processes and accreditation monitoring.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are associated with supporting the Department’s mission.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. 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:
  • Experience recruiting underrepresented students in medicine.
  • Expertise using centralized application service platforms such as CAS.
Hiring Range $20.13 - $33.23
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: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Enrollment Services
Sub-Family Admissions
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Generally 8:30AM – 5PM, Monday – Friday
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)
Telework: No
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: S014442
Job Open Date: 09/01/2026
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.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you currently work at GW?
    • yes
    • no

  2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

    • Yes, IEP complete
    • No, still in IEP
    • N/a - not a current GW employee
  3. * What is your expected salary range?

    (Open Ended Question)

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