Admissions Office Assistant

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during these hours, with the possibility of working up to 29 hours per week

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Pay up to $23/hour, commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University is seeking a part-time Admissions Office Assistant to support the JD Admissions Office. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

Located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, D.C., the Antonin Scalia Law School is a top 50 law school. As a relatively young institution, Scalia Law offers students the opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or LLM degree.

About the Position:

The Admissions Office Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the recruitment and admissions processes at Scalia Law School. This part-time, in-person position includes a variety of tasks. The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during these hours, with the possibility of working up to 29 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provides in-office customer service to prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and other visitors;
• Answers and directs office phone calls;
• Assists with managing the generic email inboxes for the Admissions Office;
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of admissions events;
• Enters data into the admissions database;
• Prepares purchase orders;
• Purchases office supplies;
• Processes payment vouchers and invoices for the Associate Dean for Admissions;
• Maintains the Associate Dean for Admissions’ calendar, including coordinating and scheduling meetings;
• Creates and maintains related spreadsheets, databases, and reports; and
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
• Experience in a customer-facing administrative role;
• Knowledge of basic administrative processes;
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask;
• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite);
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; and
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Experience providing administrative support to a team;
• Experience in higher education, including internships, externships, part-time positions, or full-time positions; and
• Knowledge of law school processes and requirements.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Admissions Office 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. 

Posting Open Date:  February 3, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  February 14, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes