Information Officer

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The primary function of the Information Officer position is to guarantee an effective public relations environment for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Admissions Office receives nearly 60,000 visitors, countless phone calls and emails annually. The Information Officer is a high impact position due to the number of contacts that the incumbent has with various University constituents including current students, faculty, staff, prospective and admitted students, parents, college counselors, alumni and friends of Georgetown.

The person in the position must be aware of the current happenings on campus and must also be able to handle callers, visitors and emails with a variety of issues. Oftentimes the incumbent will be called upon to help with difficult calls or situations which need to be managed with sensitivity. The incumbent should be able to answer all but the most complex admissions questions, accurately articulate admissions office policy, know important deadlines and think critically to solve problems including public relations issues.

The person in the position must be able to manage the nearly 60,000 visitors that come to campus to attend an information session and campus tour. The incumbent must also coordinate with the admissions officers to help with campus visitors. Maintaining and monitoring the flow of visitors is essential especially during our high-volume times of year. In addition, the incumbent assists all visitors and callers to the office in a courteous manner, answers all email inquiries, accurately codes information from phone calls and campus visits and assists with special projects as needed.

The position requires occasional weekend work.

This position reports to the Director of Campus Programs but must work with all other areas of the office including Operations, Alumni Admissions and Admissions Officers.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• College admissions experience or special training in a college/educational environment is highly desired.

This position has been designated as On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-designation

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$20.16 - $31.30

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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