Admissions and Recruitment Assistant

Admissions and Recruitment AssistantThe Admissions and Recruitment Assistant plays an important role in supporting the graduate student recruitment and admissions at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. The position is part-time. This position works closely with our Recruitment and Admissions and the Director of Graduate Programs. This position is located on the Arlington campus and may require evening work depending on the recruitment schedule.Responsibilities:Assist in recruitment of new graduate students in MS/MOL and certificate programsCorrespond with new leads and potential applicantsEnter data on new leads into Target XAssist in planning recruitment events (e.g., make flyers, reserve rooms, prepare materials)Assist in admissions processesCoordinate admissions processes for certificate, non-degree, and MS/MOL programsLiaison with faculty admissions committeeAdminister Target X systems needed for admissions (e.g., solving technical problems, admitting students after faculty reviews)Support new studentsSend welcome materials and communications to accepted studentsCorrespond with newly accepted students to encourage them to enroll in coursesSharing information on new students with student support staffRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experienceEffective communication and organizational skills and experience (or ability to engage) with appropriate technologiesAbility to build a rapport with students; building trust, flexibility; and an empathetic, non-judgmental, and ethical approach with a diverse group of studentsAbility to work within a team and to take proactive action when neededPreferred Qualifications:Experience or familiarity with Target XExperience or familiarity with Lucid Press or other graphic design software packagesInstructions to Applicants:For full consideration, applicants must apply for Wage (WG1GMU) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide (insert required/optional documents).