Assistant Director of Admissions

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Assist with all aspects of the admissions processes .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $47,586 - $87,558 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in admissions processes, including application review, decision-making, and student counseling. Proficient in developing recruitment strategies and conducting outreach to diverse student populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. Or Graduate DegreeAdmissions ExperienceRecruiting Strategies DevelopmentStudent Information SystemsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Application ReviewAdmissions Decision-MakingStudent CounselingRecruitment InitiativesEvent PlanningMarketing OutreachInterview ConductingWeb Development TechnologiesSocial Media Familiarity

Soft Skills

Confidentiality MaintenanceInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Student Information SystemsMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Higher Education AdministrationRecruitment FairsDiversity InitiativesProspective Student Yielding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with all aspects of the admissions processes
Review applications and render admissions decisions
Represent the law school at recruitment fairs, forums and panels
Counsel students regarding the admissions process
Develop and implement strategies for recruiting and yielding prospective students
Build new recruitment initiatives, including initiatives for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Review applications and conduct applicant interviews
Plan and carry out online and in-person recruiting events
Conduct marketing and outreach to applicants
Assist admissions leadership with other projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or graduate degree required
1-3 years experience in areas such as admissions, counseling, recruiting and/or higher education administration preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft, especially Excel
Experience with student information systems or similar databases preferred
Working knowledge of web development technologies and emerging social media preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Ability to work with applicants, alumni, faculty, staff and students
Occasional evening and weekend event responsibilities
Seasonal recruiting travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement