Admissions Counselor

Admissions CounselorThe George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School's Admissions Office, seeks a detail oriented, motivated, energetic person with outstanding communication and organizational skills to help with the admissions and recruitment efforts of the Admissions Office. 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 School:George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School is located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Antonin Scalia Law School is a Top 50 law school. A relatively young law school, Scalia Law offers students an opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or an LLM.About the Position:The Admissions Counselor assists with all aspects of the admissions process including student recruitment and evaluating applications. The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting and counseling prospective law school students, reviewing applications, representing the law school at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels, and managing the transfer and visitor applications.Responsibilities:Provide admissions counseling and tours of the law school to prospective and admitted students;Manage the generic law school admissions email account;Represent the law school at recruitment fairs, forums, and panels;Manage transfer and visitor student process;Implement the communication strategy of the law school;Review applications;Assist with the law school recruitment efforts including coordinating events, maintaining the websites, and sending emails and mailings; andProvide support to the Associate Dean for Admissions.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;Effective oral communication and strong writing skills;Commitment to customer service and teamwork;Demonstrated organizational skills;Computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office Suite; andAbility to travel, including overnight and out of state, and ability to work on occasional evenings and weekends (less than 20% of the year).Preferred Qualifications:Experience in higher education; andExperience with Banner and/or ACES2.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10499z at http://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.

"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 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."

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.