Admissions and Recruitment Assistant

Admissions and Recruitment AssistantThe George Mason University Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution invites applications for a Admissions and Recruitment 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 Admissions and Recruitment Assistant plays an important role in supporting the graduate student recruitment and admissions at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. The position is part-time. This position works closely with our Recruitment and Admissions and the Director of Graduate Programs.This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). Flexible schedule can be arranged - Standard business hours are from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; may require evening work depending on the recruitment schedule.Responsibilities:Assist in recruitment of new graduate students in MS/MOL and certificate programs:Correspond with new leads and potential applicants;Enter data on new leads into Target X; andAssist in planning recruitment events (e.g., make flyers, reserve rooms, prepare materials).Assist in admissions processes:Coordinate admissions processes for certificate, non-degree, and MS/MOL programs;Liaison with faculty admissions committee; andAdminister Target X systems needed for admissions (e.g., solving technical problems, admitting students after faculty reviews).Support new students:Send welcome materials and communications to accepted students;Correspond with newly accepted students to encourage them to enroll in courses; andSharing information on new students with student support staff.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;Effective communication and organizational skills and experience (or ability to engage) with appropriate technologies;Ability to build a rapport with students; building trust, flexibility; and an empathetic, non-judgmental, and ethical approach with a diverse group of students; andAbility to work within a team and to take proactive action when needed.Preferred Qualifications:Experience or familiarity with Target X; andExperience or familiarity with Lucid Press or other graphic design software packages.

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.

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