Assistant Director, GSEHD Recruitment and Admissions

Assistant Director, GSEHD Recruitment and Admissions

Special Instructions: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary: The Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) community is dedicated to the mission of leading innovation through learning. Our students emerge from our programs enriched in theory and practice and become agents of change in education and human development.

The Assistant Director, GSEHD Admissions plays a critical role in recruiting qualified candidates to GSEHD; the position actively contributes to the development of the strategic and tactical marketing and recruitment plan for the School. This position provides important insights and recommendations, based on recruitment data and experience, for achieving annual enrollment goals. This role requires occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel of up to 20%.

This position represents GSEHD both on campus and off campus in order to build relationships, evaluate admissions applications, and make recommendations regarding admissions decisions. The core responsibilities of this role are:

1. Communicate with applicants regarding GSEHD’s portfolio of graduate programs, the admission process, tuition support programs, and the status of their application.
2. Execute strategic recruitment initiatives.
3. Plan, execute, and represent the university both on campus and off campus at events via information sessions, interviews, college fairs, open houses, and department events, and coordinate special programs/projects in support of admissions efforts.
4. Collaborate with GSEHD faculty and staff to develop a deep knowledge of program curriculum and content that is essential to successful strategic support and development of prospective student interest.
5. Assist with developing communication plans for domestic and international graduate students, with expectations to enhance communication efforts with targeted populations as well as the overall prospecti applicant and admitted student pool.
6. Provide process improvement recommendations for office procedures and policies.
7. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Customer service skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, prospective students, faculty, alumni, staff, and current students.
2. Familiarity with CRM database and application software, including implementation and upgrades. Preference for Salesforce TargetX.
3. Experience coordinating and executing in-person and virtual events. Familiarity with virtual event platforms is highly desired (e.g., Webex).
4. The ability to work evenings and weekends for recruitment events, as well as travel for work.
5. Experience in Admissions, Student Services, or Marketing is a plus.
6. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to speak publicly both in person and via web-based tools.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit GW Benefits Programs .

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Graduate School of Education & Human Development (GSEHD)

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Some evenings and weekends will be required.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid

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? No

Posting Number: S013319

Job Open Date: 09/20/2024

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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