Admissions Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Clerical, Front Desk/Receptionist
Department: Antonin Scalia Law School
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Anticipated 18-25 hours per week, scheduledbetween 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Location: Arlington, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Hourly Rate: Up to $24.00 per 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 Assistant to support the JD Admissions Office. George Mason University is committed to promoting excellence and diversity within its ranks and is particularly keen on receiving applications from candidates who will enrich the academic and culturally diverse environment at Mason.
Situated in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington,D.C., the Antonin Scalia Law School is recognized as one of the top
50 law schools in the nation. As one of the fastest-rising lawschools in the country, Scalia Law offers a dynamic environment where students and staff alike benefit from proximity to thenation’s capital, strong connections to the legal community, and aculture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
About the Position: The Admissions Assistant offers administrative and front-office support to the JD Admissions Office, handling inquiries from prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and visitors.
This is a temporary, part-time position designed to provideadditional administrative and front-office support to the JDAdmissions Office during a period of staffing transition. Theinitial employment is temporary, however, may be extended underdepartmental needs and funding.
The Admissions Assistant will handle front desk duties, provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, assist with purchasing, organize admissionsevents, manage Student Ambassadors, and oversee daily office operations.
Work Schedule: The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 amto 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. It is anticipated to require
18-25 hours of work per week during those hours. Priority will begiven to candidates who can work Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Specific workdays and hours will be established based ondepartmental needs and the selected candidate’s availability.
Hourly Rate: Pay up to $24.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a first point of contact for the JD Admissions Officeby greeting and assisting prospective students, admitted students,applicants, and visitors;
- Answer and direct Admissions Office phone calls and respond toor route general inquiries;
- Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, preparing materials, and assisting with other administrative needs;
- Assist with purchasing and financial administration, includingpurchase orders, reimbursements, vouchers, invoices, and supply orders;
- Provide administrative and logistical support for prospectiveand admitted student recruitment and other Admissions Officeevents;
- Assist with day-to-day administration of the Student Ambassadorprogram, including scheduling, communications, timekeeping, and coordination for Admissions Office programs and activities;
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating prospective studenttours, group visits, appointments, and other visitor-facingactivities;
- Assist with Admissions Office communications, correspondence,mailings, and routine administrative follow-up;
- Enter and maintain information in admissions databases,spreadsheets, and other office records;
- Prepare materials, reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence asneeded;
- Assist with general office organization and daily administrative operations; and
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the JD Admissions Office.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required;
- Experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or office support role;
- Professional demeanor and ability to serve as a first point ofcontact for students,…
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