Job Description Summary: | It is the academic mission of the George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula and focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. In support of this mission, the GWSB Office of Graduate Admissions is searching for an Assistant Director, Recruiting and Admissions. This individual is a key contributor to providing high quality customer service to meet the recruitment and enrollment management needs of GWSB. The Assistant Director will assist in the planning and execution of the annual recruiting and admissions strategy as it pertains to graduate business enrollment, with responsibility for recruiting for our GWSB programs including MBA, MS, and non-degree programs.
This position typically represents the university both on campus and off campus in order to build relationships and analyze data to manage a recruitment territory, evaluate admissions applications and make recommendations regarding admissions decisions. The core responsibilities of this role are typically to execute strategic recruitment initiatives, to analyze recruitment data, to holistically evaluate applications and make recommendation for admissions decisions, to determine eligibility for special admissions programs, and to present recommendations to final review authority. This role may also plan, execute, and represent the university both on campus and off campus at events via information sessions, interviews, high school visits, college fairs, open houses and department events, and may coordinate special programs/projects in support of admissions efforts.
Additional responsibilities include: - Proactively recruit and assist prospective students (via e-mail, phone, virtual information sessions, walk-ins, scheduled appointments and/or recruiting events) by following on inquiries, and provide counseling about our graduate business degree and non-degree programs.
- Provide assistance to the Graduate Business Admissions Team in the management of the prospect and applicant database (currently Salesforce/TargetX). This includes updating of prospect and applicant data in our database and use of the database to effectively provide service to our prospective students.
- Provide assistance to the Graduate Admissions Team in managing Student Assistants, who are essential in carrying out office duties.
- Provide assistance to the Graduate Admissions Team in managing Student Assistants, who are essential in carrying out office duties.
- Manage relationships with the University Graduate Admissions office, International Admissions office, and Central IT office, among others.
- Travel required: Domestic and International for GWSB-related events up to 25%
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |