What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions position at The George Washington University?
Posting Details
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs ( ESIA ) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.
The Elliott School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions. The Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions executes a comprehensive recruiting strategy in our national markets, including social media and website marketing. This position directly impacts targeted ESIA enrollment projections each semester. 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, and evaluate admissions applications. The core responsibilities of this role are typically to execute strategic recruitment initiatives, to analyze recruitment data, to determine eligibility and to analyze admissions credentials. Reporting to the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions, the Assistant Director may also 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 will coordinate large scale yield events in support of admissions efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
This is a hybrid position with three days in-person and two days remote. Depending on business needs, the schedule may vary to include evenings, weekends, or holidays. Some travel will be required.
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:
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
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 https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family Enrollment Services
Sub-Family Admissions
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: 8:30-5:30 M-F, some evenings or weekends may 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: S014232
Job Open Date: 06/10/2026
Job Close Date: 06/15/2026
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs ( ESIA ) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.
The Elliott School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions. The Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions executes a comprehensive recruiting strategy in our national markets, including social media and website marketing. This position directly impacts targeted ESIA enrollment projections each semester. 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, and evaluate admissions applications. The core responsibilities of this role are typically to execute strategic recruitment initiatives, to analyze recruitment data, to determine eligibility and to analyze admissions credentials. Reporting to the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions, the Assistant Director may also 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 will coordinate large scale yield events in support of admissions efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Executes a comprehensive, data driven recruitment strategy in national markets. Ensures all ESIA on-campus and off-campus recruitment events are developed and marketed through Slate CRM .
- Serves as primary national recruiter-attends recruitment fairs, hosts coffee chats and information sessions..
- Performs initial reviews of applications using Slate CRM .
- Develops and implements social media plan and updates website using Drupal system.
- Provides targeted and meaningful logistic support to special populations in the admissions process.
- Coordinates Elliott School-hosted yield events including our annual Admitted Student Days, as well as other yield events on campus and virtually.
This is a hybrid position with three days in-person and two days remote. Depending on business needs, the schedule may vary to include evenings, weekends, or holidays. Some travel will be required.
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:
- Experience in higher education administration, preferably in admissions.
- Skilled at reviewing/evaluating applicant credentials at the graduate level.
- Experience in a school of international affairs
- Knowledge of website management, HTML , and social media marketing preferred.
- Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of student systems, especially Slate or Banner
- Some experience with graphic/web design or Drupal
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
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 https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family Enrollment Services
Sub-Family Admissions
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: 8:30-5:30 M-F, some evenings or weekends may 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: S014232
Job Open Date: 06/10/2026
Job Close Date: 06/15/2026
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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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