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The George Washington University

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


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Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.I. JOB OVERVIEWJob 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 first-year and transfer students in their college search and is 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

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

plays an active role in the development of the coming year’s class of students. GW welcomes over 50,000 visitors to campus each year through our campus tours and recruitment, and yield events. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and providing access to higher education. This position will report directly to the Associate Director, Admissions Events & Campus Visits.Key roles for this position include:Direct or indirect supervision of 50-60 student staff members, possibly including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and continuous training.Collaborative oversight of Public Contact or Recruitment and Outreach operations to ensure compliance with departmental service standards and expectations.Effective management of workflow, as determined by enrollment cycles.Development and execution of subject matter training for professional staff with regard to new programs, policy, and procedural updates or initiatives.Regular communication with Enrollment and Student Success teams, including the Office of Student Financial Assistance, the Office of the Registrar, the Student Financial and Registration Service Hub, and the Office of Diversity Equity and Community Engagement.Serve as a liaison between the Undergraduate Admissions Public Contact or Recruitment & Outreach team(s) and campus partners, to identify collaborative opportunities to ensure the highest quality admissions experience.Increase applications by evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of Public Contact or Recruitment & Outreach programming.Implement process improvements in collaboration with senior staff.Holistic evaluation of first-year and transfer applications; makes recommendations for admissions decisions and determines eligibility for special admissions programs; present cases in committee.Represent the University both on-campus and off-campus via information sessions, high school visits, college fairs, etc.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.The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but requires significant travel during the recruitment season.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: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

GW Benefits Programs .II. JOB DETAILSCampus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department:

FamilySub-Family:

AdmissionsLevel:

Level 2Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-TimeHours Per Week:

40Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM; some Saturdays & week nights; travel required.Will this job require the employee to work on site?

YesTelework:

NoRequired 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?

NoPosting Number:

S013209Job Open Date:

07/30/2024Background 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.Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

NoYes

* The proposed salary range for this position is between $50,000-$57,000. Does this align with your salary expectations? (Open Ended Question)

* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

Yes, IEP completeNo, still in IEPN/a - not a current GW employee

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents:ResumeCover LetterHuman Resource Management & Development2013 H Street, NW, 3rd FloorWashington, DC 20006

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