Part-Time Transfer Admissions Assistant

George Mason University, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Fairfax, VIRGINIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


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Job Category Student Wage / Non-Student Wage
Role (State) Job Title Administrative Assistant
Working Title Part-Time Transfer Admissions Assistant
Job Type Part-Time
Position Number WG8134
Recruit Number STF10750
Working Hours
Location Fairfax, VA
Other Location
Pay Band N/A
Salary $15 - $16 an hour, commensurate with education and experience.
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Part-Time Transfer Admissions Assistant

The George Mason University, Office of Admissions is seeking an organized, energetic, creative, and collaborative individual to serve as a Part-Time Transfer Admissions Assistant. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the Position:  
The primary responsibility of the Part-Time Transfer Admissions Assistant, who will report to the Associate Dean and Chief Transfer Officer, is to provide admissions counseling to prospective transfer applicants in the Office of Transfer Services (OTS). The Office serves admitted as well as denied transfer students.
George Mason University is proud to enroll approximately 4,000 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.
The Office of Transfer Services serves students Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The incumbent will work 20-29 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
  • Counseling prospective, admitted, and denied transfer students in individual in-person and virtual meetings;
  • Providing timely and accurate follow-up communication with students and stakeholders;
  • Collaborating with relevant advising, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation staff to ensure superior customer service and drive transfer enrollment;
  • Supporting the Office of Admissions in participating in transfer admission events; and
  • Other duties or projects, as assigned by the Associate Dean.


Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Outstanding professional oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential student information;
  • Computer literacy and the ability to achieve proficiency with Ellucian Banner, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Office;
  • Proven ability to work positively as a team member; and
  • Philosophy of superior customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous college/university transfer admission or transfer advising experience;
  • Bilingual; and
  • Knowledge of military educational benefits.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 4, 2022
Posting Date 01/21/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Telework Friendly?
Mason Ad Statement
Great Careers Begin at Mason!
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. 
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. 
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! 
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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