Graduate Admissions Assistant

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George Washington University is hiring a Graduate Admissions Assistant to support the graduate admissions staff in processing applications for CCAS graduate programs. The role involves reviewing transcripts, calculating GPAs, matching test scores, responding to prospective student inquiries, providing front desk coverage, and performing general office tasks while collaborating closely with the Graduate Studies Office and reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Awards.

Highlights

Process new graduate applications including transcript review, GPA calculation, and test score matching.

Respond to prospective student emails and provide front desk coverage.

Perform filing, scanning, and other general office duties.

Collaborate with the Graduate Studies Office and report to the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Awards.

Interact with applicants from diverse academic, cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Maintain confidentiality and work under minimal supervision.

Required qualifications: High School diploma/GED, attention to detail, multitasking ability, university work experience.

Preferred qualification: Experience in an admissions office or a fast-paced office environment.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday with variable hours.

Position requires successful completion of background screening including criminal history and education verification.

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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	Assist the graduate admissions staff in processing applications to CCAS graduate programs. Duties include: Processing new applications for admission, including (but not limited to) transcripts review, GPA calculation, test score matching, etc. Responding to prospective student emails Front desk coverage Filing, scanning, and other general office tasks The person in this role works closely with other members of the Graduate Studies Office and reports to the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Awards. The person in this role interacts with prospective students from a variety of academic, cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The position counsels applicants on the various graduate programs and their application requirements. Minimum qualifications include: High School diploma/GED Has close attention to detail Can multitask and work in a fast-paced environment Can work under minimal supervision Maintain confidentiality Has work experience at a university Preferred qualifications include: Has work experience in an admissions office or fast-paced office environment. Performs 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 high school diploma/ GED, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. The 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:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	Up to 30 hours
Hiring Range	21.00
Work Schedule:	Monday- Friday; Hours may vary
Position Designation:
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:
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T001080
Job Open Date:	01/13/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
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

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* This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?
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* What is your expected hourly range?
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