Admissions Assistant

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:Part-Time/ 18-25 hours per week

Work Schedule:The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is expected to work a minimum of 18 hours per week during these hours with the possibility of working up to 25 hours per addition the ideal candidate will be scheduled to work on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Location: Arlington VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:Pay up to $23.00;Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University is seeking a part-time Admissions Assistant to support the JD Admissions Office.

Located in Arlington VAjust two miles from downtown Washington Antonin Scalia Law School is ranked among the nations top 50 law schools. As one of the fastest-rising law schools in the country Scalia Law offers a dynamic environment where students and staff alike benefit from close proximity to the nations capital strong connections to the legal community and a culture that values innovation collaboration and excellence.

About the Position:

The Admissions Assistant serves as the first point of contact for the JD Admissions Office welcoming visitors and supporting daily operations. This part-time in-person role includes front desk coverage administrative support and assistance with admissions events and communications.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills professionalism and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role is scheduled for 1825 hours per week within the Admissions Office hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Availability on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM is required.

Responsibilities:

Serves as the first point of contact by greeting and assisting prospective students applicants admitted students and visitors;
Answers and directs office phone calls and manages the Admissions Office email inboxes;
Provides administrative support including scheduling meetings for the Associate Dean maintaining calendars and processing purchase orders vouchers and invoices;
Assists with admissions events and daily office operations including supply purchases and event preparation;
Enters and maintains data in admissions databases and prepare related spreadsheets reports and correspondence; and
Performs other duties as assigned to support the Admissions Office.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required;
Experience in a customer-facing administrative or office support role;
Professional demeanor and ability to serve as the first point of contact for visitors to the Law School;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal;
Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and stay organized;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook); and
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in higher education particularly in admissions or student services;
Familiarity with student information systems or admissions databases (e.g. Slate Unite or similar);
Experience coordinating events or managing front desk operations;
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in handling inquiries; and
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forAdmissions Assistant at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with resume for review.

Posting Open Date:September 22 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by:October 6 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes

Department: Antonin Scalia Law SchoolClassification: GMU WorkerJob Category:Part-Time / Hourly WageJob Type:Part-Time/ 18-25 hours per week Work Schedule:The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is expected to work a minimum of 18 hours per we...