George Mason University
Transfer Admissions Assistant
🇺🇸
Fairfax, VA
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$15
per Hour
💻
Enrollment
🗓️
March 9th, 2026
CRM
Salesforce
Edtech.com's Summary
George Mason University is hiring a Transfer Admissions Assistant to provide admissions counseling to prospective transfer students in the Office of Transfer Services. The role involves individual meetings with transfer students, timely communication, data entry, collaboration with advising and financial aid staff, and participation in transfer admission events to support transfer enrollment.
Highlights
- Counsel prospective, admitted, enrolled, and denied transfer students through individual in-person and virtual meetings
- Deliver timely and accurate follow-up communications with students and stakeholders
- Complete assigned data entry tasks
- Collaborate with advising, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation staff to enhance customer service and transfer enrollment
- Assist with transfer admission events and provide presentations at outreach events and welcome center
- Use of technology and proficiency with systems required; experience with Ellucian Banner, Salesforce CRM, or Transfer Evaluation System preferred
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential student information responsibly
- Starting hourly wage of $15.00 per hour
- Preferred qualifications include bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, previous transfer admission or advising experience, knowledge of military educational benefits, and bilingual abilities
Transfer Admissions Assistant Full Description
Department: Division of Enrollment Management
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: The Office of Transfer Services serves students Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The incumbent will work 20-29 hours per week.
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Hourly Rate: Starting at $15.00 per hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:The Division for Enrollment Management, as 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 freshmen, 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 primary responsibility of the Transfer Admissions Assistant is to provide admissions counseling to prospective transfer applicants in the Office of Transfer Services (OTS). The Office serves prospective, admitted, enrolled, as well as denied transfer students.George Mason University is proud to enroll approximately 4,500 new transfers annually. Our transfers enroll from across the Commonwealth of Virginia and around the world. The incumbent will join a university community with a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities:Counsel prospective, admitted, enrolled, and denied transfer students in individual in-person and virtual meetings;Provide timely and accurate follow-up communication with students and stakeholders;Complete data entry assignments;Collaborate with relevant advising, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation staff to ensure superior customer service and drive transfer enrollment;Support the Office of Admissions in participating in transfer admission events; andProvide transfer presentations to perspective students at our welcome center and other outreach events.
Required Qualifications:
Effective written and verbal communication skills;Ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential student information;Proficient with technology and able to learn new systems;Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team environment;Ability to speak effectively in front of large group; andDemonstrated customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;Previous college/university transfer admission or transfer advising experience;Experience with Ellucian Banner software, Salesforce CRM, and/or TES (Transfer Evaluation System);Knowledge of military educational benefits; andBilingual.
Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Transfer Admissions 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: March 6, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 20, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
About the Position:
The primary responsibility of the Transfer Admissions Assistant is to provide admissions counseling to prospective transfer applicants in the Office of Transfer Services (OTS). The Office serves prospective, admitted, enrolled, as well as denied transfer students.George Mason University is proud to enroll approximately 4,500 new transfers annually. Our transfers enroll from across the Commonwealth of Virginia and around the world. The incumbent will join a university community with a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities:Counsel prospective, admitted, enrolled, and denied transfer students in individual in-person and virtual meetings;Provide timely and accurate follow-up communication with students and stakeholders;Complete data entry assignments;Collaborate with relevant advising, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation staff to ensure superior customer service and drive transfer enrollment;Support the Office of Admissions in participating in transfer admission events; andProvide transfer presentations to perspective students at our welcome center and other outreach events.
Required Qualifications:
Effective written and verbal communication skills;Ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential student information;Proficient with technology and able to learn new systems;Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team environment;Ability to speak effectively in front of large group; andDemonstrated customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;Previous college/university transfer admission or transfer advising experience;Experience with Ellucian Banner software, Salesforce CRM, and/or TES (Transfer Evaluation System);Knowledge of military educational benefits; andBilingual.
Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Transfer Admissions 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: March 6, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 20, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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