Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: Education Support Spec 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government.

Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more .edu.

Reporting to the Director of Graduate Enrollment, the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions develops and implements data-driven recruitment strategies that attract and enroll high-caliber students into the Costello College of Business graduate programs—particularly master’s and certificate offerings. This role oversees end-to-end admissions operations by developing pipelines with professional organizations, supervising an admissions counselor and the student ambassadors program, cultivating trusting relationships with faculty and stakeholders, and optimizing technology systems to ensure outreach and resources align with meeting enrollment goals.

• Analyzes market and enrollment data to target high-priority populations;
• Coordinates virtual and in-person events and appointments that showcase program offerings and drive inquiry volume;
• Converts admitted applicants into matriculants through personalized communications and targeted touchpoints—emails, calls, admitted-student webinars, and special events—that reinforce program value, address concerns, and maximize deposit rates.

• Triages incoming applications, ensures application completeness and compliance, coordinates faculty evaluations, and makes admission recommendations;
• Maintains strict timelines and quality standards to deliver timely decisions and a transparent applicant experience for candidates.

• Establishes and grows partnerships with industry associations and corporate clients to recruit working professionals into all Costello graduate programs;
• Negotiates agreements, co-hosts tailored information sessions and networking events, and tracks partnership performance to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified, employer-sponsored applicants.

• Mentors, develops, and evaluates one full-time Admissions Counselor;
• Sets clear performance objectives, provides ongoing coaching on best practices for outreach and customer service, conducts regular performance reviews, and facilitates professional development opportunities to enhance team effectiveness.

• Manages the recruitment, training, and deployment of student ambassadors across graduate programs;
• Defines program goals, assigns ambassador roles for outreach activities and events, monitors engagement metrics, and provides feedback and recognition to ensure ambassadors effectively represent the Costello College of Business and elevate the prospective‑student experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Progressive responsibility (generally 3+ years) in business development or a related field, and demonstrated experience and success supervising staff (generally 1+ years);
• Proven track record cultivating and sustaining partnerships and relationships;
• Track record…