Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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. The 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 . This role executes a comprehensive recruiting strategy in local markets, including virtual recruitment activities. It directly impacts targeted ESIA enrollment projections each semester, representing the university on campus and off‑campus, building relationships, analyzing data, managing a recruitment territory, and evaluating admissions applications. The Assistant Director plans, executes, and represents the university at events such as information sessions, interviews, college fairs, open houses, and department events, and coordinates special programs and projects in support of admissions efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executes a comprehensive, data‑driven recruitment strategy in local markets. Ensures all ESIA on‑campus and off‑campus recruitment events are developed and marketed through Slate CRM, and oversees all recruitment event communications.
Serves as the point of contact within the DMV area for recruiting; attends recruitment fairs, hosts coffee chats, and conducts outreach to area employers.
Performs initial reviews of applications for domestic and international applicants, including review of international credentials.
Supports International Partnerships work, including drafting MOUs and promoting exchange programs.
Provides targeted and meaningful logistic support to special populations in the admissions process, such as international students, including processing visa documents.
Coordinates Elliott School‑hosted recruitment events, including our annual Fall Open Houses, as well as other recruitment events on campus and locally.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
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 may be required.
Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus two years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. The 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education administration, preferably in admissions.
Skilled at reviewing and evaluating applicant credentials at the graduate level.
Experience in a school of international affairs, and knowledge of international student credentials and visa requirements 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.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $45,925.13 – $63,191.56.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit the University benefits program website.
Employment Details Campus location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Elliott School of International Affairs.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with evenings and weekends as required. Hybrid with telework permitted.
Required background check includes criminal history screening, education and degree verification, social security number trace, and sex offender registry search.
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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The Elliott School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as
Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions . This role executes a comprehensive recruiting strategy in local markets, including virtual recruitment activities. It directly impacts targeted ESIA enrollment projections each semester, representing the university on campus and off‑campus, building relationships, analyzing data, managing a recruitment territory, and evaluating admissions applications. The Assistant Director plans, executes, and represents the university at events such as information sessions, interviews, college fairs, open houses, and department events, and coordinates special programs and projects in support of admissions efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executes a comprehensive, data‑driven recruitment strategy in local markets. Ensures all ESIA on‑campus and off‑campus recruitment events are developed and marketed through Slate CRM, and oversees all recruitment event communications.
Serves as the point of contact within the DMV area for recruiting; attends recruitment fairs, hosts coffee chats, and conducts outreach to area employers.
Performs initial reviews of applications for domestic and international applicants, including review of international credentials.
Supports International Partnerships work, including drafting MOUs and promoting exchange programs.
Provides targeted and meaningful logistic support to special populations in the admissions process, such as international students, including processing visa documents.
Coordinates Elliott School‑hosted recruitment events, including our annual Fall Open Houses, as well as other recruitment events on campus and locally.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
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 may be required.
Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus two years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. The 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education administration, preferably in admissions.
Skilled at reviewing and evaluating applicant credentials at the graduate level.
Experience in a school of international affairs, and knowledge of international student credentials and visa requirements 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.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $45,925.13 – $63,191.56.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit the University benefits program website.
Employment Details Campus location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Elliott School of International Affairs.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with evenings and weekends as required. Hybrid with telework permitted.
Required background check includes criminal history screening, education and degree verification, social security number trace, and sex offender registry search.
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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