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Fairfax, VA | United States

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Department: Division of Enrollment Management - Office of Admissions

Job Category:  Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule:  The Office of Transfer Services serves students Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The incumbent will work 20-29 hours per week.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Telework Friendly: On Site Required

Salary:  Starting at $15 per hour

Criminal Background Check:  Yes

About the Department:

The George Mason University Office of Admissions is seeking an organized, energetic, creative, and collaborative individual to serve as a Transfer Admissions Assistant. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

About the Position:

The primary responsibility of the Transfer Admissions Assistant is to provide admissions counseling to prospective transfer applicants in the Office of Transfer Services (OTS). The Office serves prospective, admitted, as well as denied transfer students.

George Mason University is proud to enroll approximately 4,000 new transfers annually. Our transfers enroll from across the Commonwealth of Virginia and around the world. The incumbent will join a university community with a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Counseling prospective, admitted, and denied transfer students in individual in-person and virtual meetings;
• Providing timely and accurate follow-up communication with students and stakeholders;
• Collaborating with relevant advising, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation staff to ensure superior customer service and drive transfer enrollment; and
• Supporting the Office of Admissions in participating in transfer admission events.

Required Qualifications:

• Outstanding professional oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential student information;
• Computer literacy and the ability to achieve proficiency with Ellucian Banner, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office;
• Proven ability to work positively as a team member; and
• Customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous college/university transfer admission or transfer advising experience;
• Bilingual; and
• Knowledge of military educational benefits.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Transfer Admissions Assistant at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Posting Open Date:  January 11, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  January 26, 2024

Open Until Filled?:   Yes

About George Mason University

George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

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