What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Admissions Administrative Specialist position at George Mason University?
Department: Antonin Scalia Law School
Classification: Education Support Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Arlington, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About The Department
The Graduate Admissions Office at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School has administrative support from various departments within the law school and the university.
Located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, D.C., the Antonin Scalia Law School is a top 50 law school. As a relatively young institution, Scalia Law offers students the opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or LLM degree.
About The Position
The Graduate Admissions Administrative Specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining all functions needed to administratively support the graduate admissions office, including maintaining supplies, managing vendors, P-card reconciliation and invoices, application database processing, and managing and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Graduate Admissions Administrative Specialist at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: April 17, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 30, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Classification: Education Support Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Arlington, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About The Department
The Graduate Admissions Office at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School has administrative support from various departments within the law school and the university.
Located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, D.C., the Antonin Scalia Law School is a top 50 law school. As a relatively young institution, Scalia Law offers students the opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or LLM degree.
About The Position
The Graduate Admissions Administrative Specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining all functions needed to administratively support the graduate admissions office, including maintaining supplies, managing vendors, P-card reconciliation and invoices, application database processing, and managing and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Processes and maintains applicant files including filing supplemental materials accurately and in a timely manner, communicating with applicants via phone and email regarding application materials, and adding applicants into the university’s enterprise resource system;
- Assists with recruitment efforts including responding to applicant and prospective student inquiries (via phone and email);
- Maintains lead database, assisting with marketing materials, answering questions, and providing information to prospective and admitted students, maintaining recruitment data, and assisting with day of event duties;
- Prepares, organizes, and carries out large mailings, including mailings to applicants and materials for recruitment events;
- Purchasing and procurement of office supplies, marketing ads, registration fees, etc.; and
- Performs a variety of other related clerical and office tasks.
- Associate’s degree in related field;
- Some experience in an office environment performing clerical support (generally 6 months or more);
- Sound organizational skills;
- Skill in written and verbal communication;
- Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite;
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization;
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team; and
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field;
- Experience in a higher education office performing administrative support (generally, 1 or more years); and
- Customer service experience.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Graduate Admissions Administrative Specialist at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: April 17, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 30, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
