Associate Director, Admissions Events & Campus Visits

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George Washington University is hiring an Associate Director, Admissions Events & Campus Visits. This role leads the design and management of applicant engagement experiences such as campus tours and recruitment events, supervises staff, collaborates with campus partners, and evaluates admissions applications to support recruitment and enrollment goals.

Highlights

Supervises, mentors, and coaches professional and student staff, including a team of five plus student ambassadors.
Manages admissions events: project planning, CRM configuration, data reporting, budget, logistics, and communications.
Collaborates with campus partners on recruitment and yield initiatives and supports admissions sub-teams.
Monitors survey feedback and conducts quality assurance for tours and events.
Creates call center training, workflows, and escalation protocols.
Maintains vendor relationships and partners with procurement for event support.
Represents the university at on- and off-campus information sessions, high school visits, and college fairs.
Advises prospective students, parents, and counselors on academic programs and admission processes.
Evaluates first-year and transfer applications holistically, makes admission recommendations, and presents cases to committees.
Requires Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience or Master's plus 4 years; strong project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills; ability to travel extensively during recruitment season.
Salary range is $63,661.38 to $110,643.96 annually.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The Enrollment Management and Student Success Division works to enroll, retain, and graduate an ever more passionate, academically talented, and diverse student body. Through the formal unification of our units, we have focused on building an organization that recognizes the distinct roles and expertise of each individual department, while also identifying and leveraging opportunities for collaboration. Most importantly, our goal is to ensure an outstanding experience for students – prospective and current. The GW Office of Undergraduate Admissions is committed to helping prospective freshman and transfer students in their college search and are honored to review applications from thousands of students around the world each year. The goal of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is to create a class of students who will pursue academic excellence, thrive in our dynamic environment, and make lasting contributions to GW and the world. The Associate Director, Admissions Events & Campus Visits plays an active role in the development of the coming year’s class of students. They build on their years of experience in the field to take the lead in designing experiences in which applicants and their families engage with GW. GW welcomes over 50,000 visitors to campus each year through our campus tours and recruitment events, and yield events. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and providing access to higher education. This position will report to the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and will oversee a team of five plus our student ambassador cohort. Key roles of this position include the following: Supervises, mentors, and coaches professional and student staff members Oversees project management of admissions events, including project plans and timelines, CRM configuration, data collection and reporting, budget management, room reservations, catering, and all event-related communication Collaborates with campus partners on recruitment and yields joint initiatives Works collaboratively with sub-teams in the admissions office to support events and initiatives in alignment with enrollment goals Regularly monitors survey results, and conducts quality assurance audits for campus tours and events Creates call center training, workflows, and escalation protocols Maintains relationships with vendors and partners with procurement on vendor selection in support of visit events Represents the University both on campus and off campus via information sessions, high school visits, college fairs, etc Serves as the front facing representative of the university, advising prospective students, parents, and school counselors regarding academic programming as well as the process of admission for freshman and transfer students Holistically evaluates first-year and transfer applications; makes recommendations for admissions decisions and determines eligibility for special admissions programs; presents cases in committee The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but requires significant domestic and international travel during the recruitment season. The incumbent may perform other 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 Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. 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:	Ability to travel occasionally and work on evenings and weekends (up to 6 weeks per year) Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education and experience working in an enrollment office Individual must also demonstrate excellent project management skills, the ability to transform ideas into solutions, and excellent attention to detail Experience working in the admissions office, including evaluating admissions applications for admission in a selective university environment Outstanding interpersonal, public speaking, and customer service skills Excellent writing ability Strong critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills Flexibility and adaptability Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that emphasizes collaboration and measurable outcomes
Hiring Range	$63,661.38 - $110,643.96
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:	Enrollment Management
Family	Enrollment Services
Sub-Family	Admissions
Stream	Management
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM -5:30 PM; some Saturdays and weeknights; required to travel
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:	S013915
Job Open Date:	11/13/2025
Job Close Date:	11/27/2025
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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- N/a - not a current GW employee
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