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Assistant Director, Admissions

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $47K - $78K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ August 8th, 2026
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George Washington University is hiring an Assistant Director, Admissions. This role involves coordinating recruitment, admissions, and enrollment activities for undergraduate and graduate health sciences programs, acting as the main contact for prospective students, and collaborating with faculty and university offices to facilitate a seamless admissions process.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies for health sciences programs.
  • Represent the university at recruitment events and maintain relationships with prospective students and partner organizations.
  • Review and process applications, evaluate eligibility, and coordinate admissions decisions with faculty committees.
  • Provide guidance and support to applicants and admitted students throughout the admissions and onboarding process.
  • Maintain admissions data and ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
  • Experience working with CRM platforms, student information systems, and application management systems preferred.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in a related field.
  • Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends during peak recruitment periods.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with cultural competency for inclusive recruitment practices.
  • Compensation range: $47,073.26 - $77,725.62 annually.

Assistant Director, Admissions Full Description

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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Assistant Director, Admissions is responsible for coordinating and supporting recruitment, admissions, and enrollment activities for multiple undergraduate and graduate health sciences programs. This position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students throughout the admissions process and works collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, and university offices to ensure a seamless applicant experience. The Assistant Director, Admissions promotes the institution’s health sciences programs, supports enrollment goals, and assists in the implementation of recruitment strategies designed to attract a diverse and highly qualified student population.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Recruitment and Outreach
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies for undergraduate and graduate health sciences programs.
  • Represent the institution at recruitment events, college fairs, virtual information sessions, open houses, and professional conferences.
  • Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, academic advisors, community colleges, healthcare organizations, and partner institutions.
  • Conduct outreach to prospective undergraduate and graduate students through phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
  • Respond to inquiries from prospective students in a timely and professional manner.
  • Conduct outreach to prospective undergraduate and graduate students through phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
  • Assist in developing recruitment materials, presentations, and digital communications.
  • Support strategic enrollment initiatives to increase applicant yield and program visibility.

Admissions and Application Management
  • Review and process applications for assigned undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Evaluate applicant materials for completeness, eligibility, and compliance with institutional and program-specific requirements.
  • Monitor applicant progress and communicate application status, admissions requirements, deadlines, and next steps.
  • Coordinate with faculty admissions committees and program directors regarding applicant review and admissions decisions.
  • Maintain accurate admissions records and applicant data within the admissions CRM and student information systems.

Applicant Support and Customer Service
  • Provide accurate and timely information regarding program requirements, admissions criteria, tuition, prerequisite coursework, and enrollment procedures.
  • Provide individualized guidance to applicants throughout the admissions process.
  • Support admitted students through onboarding and transition activities to improve enrollment yield and student engagement.
  • Deliver high-quality customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Collaboration and Administrative Support
  • Work collaboratively with academic departments, advisors, and faculty.
  • Participate in admissions committee meetings and recruitment planning activities.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Hybrid working environment with both in office and remote work each week. Periodic local travel for recruitment activities. Occasional evening and weekend work required during peak recruitment periods and special events.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’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:
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with diverse student populations.
  • Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment events.
  • Experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, higher education, or related field.
  • Experience working with student information systems, CRM platforms, and application management systems preferred.
  • Experience working with health sciences or healthcare-related academic programs.
  • Knowledge of higher education admissions processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Cultural competency and commitment to inclusive recruitment practices.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Hiring Range $47,073.26 - $77,725.62
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 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm
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: S014362
Job Open Date: 07/29/2026
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)

Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

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