Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Alexandria, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
To spark new thinking, just add friction. Your unique perspective and experiences can make you successful in your career.
At the George Washington University College of Professional Studies , you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts from across disciplines and backgrounds, who will challenge you to rethink assumptions, test your ideas, and look at ways to make the greatest impact. Here, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make an impact that ripples outward through industries and communities, elevating your career trajectory and connecting you to corners of the world you never thought possible.

The College of Professional Studies (CPS) seeks an outstanding individual to serve as Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions to support the recruitment of prospective students. This position reports to the Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions.
The role of the Assistant Director is to assist, guide, and nurture prospective students from interest to completing an admission application. This position actively contributes to the development of strategic and tactical recruitment strategies, which are developed collaboratively with the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions and with the Program Director(s). This position provides important insights and recommendations, based on recruitment data and experience, for achieving the annual enrollment goals.
Additional responsibilities include:
  • Coordinates and holds information sessions and assigned visits for prospective students in collaboration with recruitment leadership and program directors.
  • Works with the Admissions team to ensure the smooth transitioning of prospects to submitted applicants.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.


The position requires travel for recruiting events (both regional and domestic U.S.). This primary office is at GW’s Alexandria Education Center, located in Alexandria, VA. This is a hybrid position, meaning some days will be in the office and some days remote.
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:
  • Experience in college/university recruitment and/or program marketing is strongly desired.
  • 1+ year of experience in college/university admissions and/or enrollment management is highly desired.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing software.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills including strong presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM/CMS database and application software (preference for Salesforce and Target X).
  • Experience in a higher education environment, especially recruitment is strongly preferred.
Typical Hiring Range $44,630.84 - $61,410.65 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Alexandria, Virginia
College/School/Department: College of Professional Studies (CPS)
Family Enrollment Services
Sub-Family Admissions
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., with some evenings and weekends
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
- The GW benefits programs are designed to care for you by providing a variety of options that offer security and support for you to thrive at various life and career stages.
*Benefits include:
  • medical, pharmacy, dental and vision plans, FSA and HSA
  • retirement savings programs
  • tuition remission for employees and dependents tuition exchange program for dependents
  • generous paid time off including winter break


*Benefits eligibility may vary based on job classification. To learn more to go to: https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012700
Job Open Date: 01/16/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant 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/Affirmative Action 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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