Admissions Counselor at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: Division of Enrollment Management
Classification: Education Support Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Starting low $40,000, commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
In collaboration with the George Mason University community, and as a part of the Office of the Provost, the Division for Enrollment Management optimizes student recruitment and retention by developing and implementing strategic enrollment plans, overseeing the admissions process, providing financial aid services, and managing the Mason Student Services Center-a centralized student services resource
The Division's activities support the achievement of institutional enrollment goals by placing the student (and family) at the center of our work, supporting a culture of transparency, and leveraging data to inform decision-making.
The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshmen, 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's excellence and global impact.
About the Position:
The Admissions Counselor actively recruits new freshmen and transfer students by planning and executing recruitment activities in assigned locations
Reviews applicant files and make appropriate admission decisions
Serves as the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line services team, as scheduled
Conducts information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life and how to apply to George Mason University.
This position requires frequent evening and weekend work and extensive travel.
Responsibilities:
Actively recruits new undergraduate students by conducting recruitment activities in assigned territories;
Contacts and travels to schools or community colleges;
Meets with prospective students and their families;
Conducts presentations that highlight George Mason University;
Schedules and conducts high school visits and college fairs;
Manages university funds responsibly;
Engages in appropriate follow-up activities with prospective students and applicants encountered during recruitment cycle;
Remains up to date on all relevant information/policies about the institution;
Reviews freshmen undergraduate applicant files and makes appropriate admissions decisions in the student database following established policies and procedures;
Handles a caseload of approximately 3,000 freshmen applicant files;
Supports review of transfer and/or non-degree applicants, as needed;
Serves as an active and committed member of the admissions committee;
Serves as the Counselor of the Day (COD), the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line service team as scheduled;
Serves as the Informational Officer of the Day (IOD), conducting information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life and how to apply to George Mason University;
Conducts prospective student information sessions several times per month, or as assigned;
Actively participates in admissions events and assists with planning and logistics, as assigned;
Participates in marketing related activities in conjunction with the office of Integrated Enrollment Marketing and the Office of Admissions, as needed; and
Reviews, edits, and contributes content related to prospective and admitted undergraduate students.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Demonstrated experience providing customer service;
Demonstrated ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing;
Demonstrated analytical skills;
Skill in public speaking in large and small group situations;
Ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully in a team environment and with diverse populations;
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information and situations;
Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment;
Proficient in the use of related technology with willingness and ability to learn new systems; and
Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in an office setting;
Experience working in higher education with knowledge of the admissions process;
Previous experience with Ellucian Banner software;
Previous experience with Salesforce CRM;
Familiar with Mason's physical campus and surrounding area;
Familiar with Mason's diverse population, admissions processes, campus offerings for students, and campus events; and
Bilingual.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Counselor at
Posting Open Date: October 2, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 16, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
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 over 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.
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 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.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at
Classification: Education Support Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Starting low $40,000, commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
In collaboration with the George Mason University community, and as a part of the Office of the Provost, the Division for Enrollment Management optimizes student recruitment and retention by developing and implementing strategic enrollment plans, overseeing the admissions process, providing financial aid services, and managing the Mason Student Services Center-a centralized student services resource
The Division's activities support the achievement of institutional enrollment goals by placing the student (and family) at the center of our work, supporting a culture of transparency, and leveraging data to inform decision-making.
The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshmen, 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's excellence and global impact.
About the Position:
The Admissions Counselor actively recruits new freshmen and transfer students by planning and executing recruitment activities in assigned locations
Reviews applicant files and make appropriate admission decisions
Serves as the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line services team, as scheduled
Conducts information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life and how to apply to George Mason University.
This position requires frequent evening and weekend work and extensive travel.
Responsibilities:
Actively recruits new undergraduate students by conducting recruitment activities in assigned territories;
Contacts and travels to schools or community colleges;
Meets with prospective students and their families;
Conducts presentations that highlight George Mason University;
Schedules and conducts high school visits and college fairs;
Manages university funds responsibly;
Engages in appropriate follow-up activities with prospective students and applicants encountered during recruitment cycle;
Remains up to date on all relevant information/policies about the institution;
Reviews freshmen undergraduate applicant files and makes appropriate admissions decisions in the student database following established policies and procedures;
Handles a caseload of approximately 3,000 freshmen applicant files;
Supports review of transfer and/or non-degree applicants, as needed;
Serves as an active and committed member of the admissions committee;
Serves as the Counselor of the Day (COD), the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line service team as scheduled;
Serves as the Informational Officer of the Day (IOD), conducting information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life and how to apply to George Mason University;
Conducts prospective student information sessions several times per month, or as assigned;
Actively participates in admissions events and assists with planning and logistics, as assigned;
Participates in marketing related activities in conjunction with the office of Integrated Enrollment Marketing and the Office of Admissions, as needed; and
Reviews, edits, and contributes content related to prospective and admitted undergraduate students.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Demonstrated experience providing customer service;
Demonstrated ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing;
Demonstrated analytical skills;
Skill in public speaking in large and small group situations;
Ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully in a team environment and with diverse populations;
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information and situations;
Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment;
Proficient in the use of related technology with willingness and ability to learn new systems; and
Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411
https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/
The
Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable reviewThe
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in an office setting;
Experience working in higher education with knowledge of the admissions process;
Previous experience with Ellucian Banner software;
Previous experience with Salesforce CRM;
Familiar with Mason's physical campus and surrounding area;
Familiar with Mason's diverse population, admissions processes, campus offerings for students, and campus events; and
Bilingual.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Counselor at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/
Complete
and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide cover letter and resume for review.Complete
Posting Open Date: October 2, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 16, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
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 over 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.
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 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.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at
http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
