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George Mason University is hiring a Part-Time Admissions Operations Assistant in Fairfax, VA to support the Office of Admissions within the Division of Enrollment Management, rotating across admissions operations functions including domicile review, document processing, and application review.

Highlights

Reviews undergraduate freshman, transfer, graduate, and non-degree domicile statuses and supporting documentation
Processes transcripts and other supporting documentation; reviews non-degree admissions applications
Provides administrative and customer service support to admissions specialists and applicants
Requires strong communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; ability to learn processes quickly
Preferred: Bachelor's degree, data entry experience, Ellucian Banner/Salesforce/TES experience, bilingual
Compensation: Starting at $15/hour
On-Site, 25-29 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Admissions Operations Assistant Full Description

Department: Division of Enrollment Management

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Work Schedule: The Office of Admissions serves students Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Total expected hours of work is 25-29 per week.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Starting at $15 per hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Division for Enrollment Management, as a part of the Office of the Provost at George Mason University, supports student recruitment, retention, and success. We develop and implement strategic enrollment management plans, create and facilitate processes, and inform policies that guide students through their academic journey from recruitment to post-matriculation. Driven by a commitment to transparent, data-informed decision-making, the Division advances institutional enrollment goals through collaboration, innovation and a student-centered approach.

The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshman, transfer, graduate, and non-degree students in alignment with the University’s strategic plan, ensuring a diverse and successful student body that contributes to the institution’s excellence and global impact.

About the Position:

The Admissions Operations Assistant will serve as needed in a variety of Admissions Operations spaces, rotating to learn each units’ roles and responsibilities serving as an agile team member. This role combines daily office support and professional project work to assist the team.

This is an ongoing position, and we are seeking an individual who will become a long-term team member.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Supports the daily review of undergraduate freshmen, transfers, graduate, and non-degree domicile statuses
Processes supporting domiciliary documentation
Processes transcripts or other supporting documentation
Reviews undergraduate non-degree admissions applications
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources and provide information to necessary parties in a timely and professional manner
Serves as a back-up graduate processing specialist
Provides administrative support to the admissions specialists and an enhanced customer service experience to our applicants
Assists with processing credit by exams and transfer credit equivalencies
Additional responsibilities as assigned to help support the Office of Admissions

Required Qualifications:

Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations
Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail
Ability to learn policies and procedures quickly
Demonstrated customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Data entry experience
Experience with Ellucian Banner software; Salesforce CRM, and/or TES (Transfer Evaluation System)
Bilingual

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Operations 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 and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: August 24, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 4, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master’s, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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