Job Description Summary:
The Enrollment 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 freshman 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 of Transfer and Spring Admissions plays an active role in the development of the coming year’s class of students. They build on their years of experience in the field to help execute key projects and initiatives. They will serve on a team focused on the enrollment of transfer students and spring first-year students. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and providing access to higher education.
This position will report to the Associate Director of Transfer and Spring Admissions. They will collaborate with campus partners such as orientation, housing, and academic advising teams to facilitate a seamless onboarding of students to the university. They will be a project manager for key initiatives the team undertakes.
Key roles of this position include the following:
The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but requires significant travel throughout the year. 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.
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:
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Enrollment Management
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 through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
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
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012824
Job Open Date: 02/14/2024
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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