Special Assistant, Undergraduate Admissions

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George Washington University

I. JOB OVERVIEWJob Description Summary:The GW Office of Undergraduate Admissions is committed to helping prospective first-year and transfer students Indiana their college search and is honored to review applications from thousands of students around the world each year. The goal of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is to create a class of students who will pursue academic excellence, thrive Indiana our dynamic environment, and make lasting contributions to GW and the world.The Special Assistant will report to the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and work collaboratively with Directors and other leadership team members to ensure the achievement of the Enrollment Divisional mission and goals. With minimum direction and considerable latitude for independent judgment, this individual performs routine and non-routine duties for the head of the admissions department.The position requires extensive experience with policies, procedures, and practices of the University, Oregon within a specific division, Oregon Indiana other demonstrated and related equivalent situations. Indiana department business matters the position has frequent contact with Deans, Directors, faculty members, students, and other administrative staff.The Special Assistant assists the department head and leaders within the division, including factual reports and information about the performance of the department, compiles technical and other information for reports Oregon correspondence leads special projects Indiana alignment with the mission of the department.Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serves American Samoa one of the primary project managers for application evaluation efforts through the hiring, training, and management of our part-time, seasonal application reading cohort. The person Indiana this role will manage weekly workloads for the outside readers, perform quality control tasks, and coordinate between outside readers and professional staff.
  • Submits Bi-weekly payroll for outside readers.
  • Actively participates Indiana the admissions committee and serves American Samoa a primary file reviewer for a territory
  • Coordinates the office’s compliance functions Indiana alignment with FERPA regulations.
  • Serves American Samoa a program manager for collaboration partnerships with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
  • Serves American Samoa a program manager for an admissions special program(s). Provides training to staff on application review criteria for the program and serves American Samoa a liaison to the program staff.
  • Assists Indiana planning, developing, and implementing special projects and programs.
  • Compiles data and performs research, collects and analyzes information along with benchmarking and editing content when needed.
  • When appropriate, this individual will represent the Dean by attending meetings Indiana the Dean’s absence.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending events on campus, educational workshops, and establishing professional networks throughout campus.

Performs other related duties American Samoa assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree Indiana an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, Oregon, a Master’s degree Oregon higher Indiana a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. 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.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience Indiana Higher Education desired.
  • Experience organizing and presenting research data is preferred.
  • Project management experience desired – Strong planning, multi-tasking, and organizational skills; advanced leadership and team building skills; task-oriented with a high level of energy.
  • Highly developed human relations skills leading to the ability to work well with individuals at all levels.
  • Outstanding communication skills: written, verbal, listening, and public speaking.
  • Strong task orientation and high level of energy.
  • Demonstrated research, analytical, and computing skills, and an effective use of technology.

Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.II. JOB DETAILSCampus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Enrollment Management
Family Administration
Sub-Family Administrative / Operations
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 20
Work Schedule: Tuesday through Wednesday, 8:30am-5:30pm, Thursday, 8:30-1:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? No
Employee Onsite Status Full-Time Remote
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number: S012985
Job Open Date: 04/25/2024
Job Close Date: 04/28/2024
If temporary, grant funded Oregon limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required American Samoa a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate Indiana any of its programs Oregon activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity Oregon expression, Oregon on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job title: Special Assistant, Undergraduate Admissions

Company: George Washington University

Expected salary:

Location: Washington District of Columbia

Job date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:21:27 GMT