Admissions Operations Assistant Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,Administrative/Clerical

Department:

Division of Enrollment Management

Classification:

GMU Worker

Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Work Schedule:

The Office of Admissions serves students

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Total expected hours of work is25-29 per week.

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:

Starting at $15 per hour

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Department:

The Division for Enrollment Management, as a part of the Office ofthe Provost at George Mason University, supports student recruitment, retention, and success. We develop and implement strategic enrollment management plans, create and facilitate processes, and inform policies that guide students through their academic journey from recruitment to post-matriculation. Driven bya commitment to transparent, data-informed decision-making, the Division advances institutional enrollment goals through collaboration, innovation and a student-centered approach.

The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshman, transfer, graduate, and non-degree students in alignment with the University’s strategic plan, ensuring a diverse and successful student body that contributes to the institution’sexcellence and global impact.

About the Position:

The Admissions Operations Assistant will serve as needed in avariety of Admissions Operations spaces, rotating to learn eachunits’ roles and responsibilities serving as an agile team member.

This role combines daily office support and professional project work to assist the team. This is an ongoing position, and we are seeking an individual whowill become a long-term team member.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Supports the daily review of undergraduate freshmen, transfers,graduate, and non-degree domicile statuses;
Processes supporting domiciliary documentation;
Processes transcripts or other supporting documentation;
Reviews undergraduate non-degree admissions applications;
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources and provide information to necessary parties in a timely and professional manner;
Serves as a back-up graduate processing specialist;
Provides administrative support to the admissions specialist sand an enhanced customer service experience to our applicants;
Assists with processing credit by exams and transfer credit equivalencies; and
Additional responsibilities as assigned to help support the Office of Admissions.

Required Qualifications:

Effective written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations;
Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced,collaborative team environment;
Ability to perform work with substantial attention todetail;
Ability to learn policies and procedures quickly; and
Demonstrated customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Data entry experience;
Experience with Ellucian Banner software;
Salesforce CRM,and/or TES (Transfer Evaluation System); and
Bilingual.

Posting Open Date:

August 24, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:

September 4, 2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,00 enrolled students, George Mason is the large stand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

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 foretemployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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