Department: Antonin Scalia Law School
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Anticipated 18-25 hours per week, scheduled
between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Location: Arlington, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa
sponsorship
Hourly Rate: Up to $24.00 per hour, commensurate with
education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University is seeking
a part-time Admissions Assistant to support the JD Admissions
Office. George Mason University is committed to promoting
excellence and diversity within its ranks and is particularly keen
on receiving applications from candidates who will enrich the
academic and culturally diverse environment at Mason.
Situated in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington,
D.C., the Antonin Scalia Law School is recognized as one of the top
50 law schools in the nation. As one of the fastest-rising law
schools in the country, Scalia Law offers a dynamic environment
where students and staff alike benefit from proximity to the
nation’s capital, strong connections to the legal community, and a
culture that values innovation, collaboration, and
excellence.
About the Position:
The Admissions Assistant offers administrative and front-office
support to the JD Admissions Office, handling inquiries from
prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and
visitors.
This is a temporary, part-time position designed to provide
additional administrative and front-office support to the JD
Admissions Office during a period of staffing transition. The
initial employment is temporary, however, may be extended under
departmental needs and funding.
The Admissions Assistant will handle front desk duties, provide
administrative support to the Associate Dean for Admissions and
Enrollment Management, assist with purchasing, organize admissions
events, manage Student Ambassadors, and oversee daily office
operations.
Work Schedule: The Admissions Office operates from 9:00 am
to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. It is anticipated to require
18-25 hours of work per week during those hours. Priority will be
given to candidates who can work Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Specific workdays and hours will be established based on
departmental needs and the selected candidate’s availability.
Hourly Rate: Pay up to $24.00 per hour, commensurate with
education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a first point of contact for the JD Admissions Office
by greeting and assisting prospective students, admitted students,
applicants, and visitors;
Answer and direct Admissions Office phone calls and respond to
or route general inquiries;
Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for
Admissions and Enrollment Management, including scheduling
meetings, maintaining calendars, preparing materials, and assisting
with other administrative needs;
Assist with purchasing and financial administration, including
purchase orders, reimbursements, vouchers, invoices, and supply
orders;
Provide administrative and logistical support for prospective
and admitted student recruitment and other Admissions Office
events;
Assist with day-to-day administration of the Student Ambassador
program, including scheduling, communications, timekeeping, and
coordination for Admissions Office programs and activities;
Assist with scheduling and coordinating prospective student
tours, group visits, appointments, and other visitor-facing
activities;
Assist with Admissions Office communications, correspondence,
mailings, and routine administrative follow-up;
Enter and maintain information in admissions databases,
spreadsheets, and other office records;
Prepare materials, reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence as
needed;
Assist with general office organization and daily
administrative operations; and
Perform other duties as assigned to support the JD Admissions
Office.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required;
- Experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or office
support role;
- Professional demeanor and ability to serve as a first point of
contact for students, applicants, and visitors;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and
verbal;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook,
Word, and Excel;
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with
discretion; and
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a
team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in higher education, particularly
in admissions or student services;
- Experience providing administrative support to a manager or
senior-level professional;
- Experience with purchasing, reimbursements, invoices, or
related administrative processes;
- Familiarity with student information systems or admissions
databases, such as Unite or similar systems;
- Experience supporting events or front-office operations;
and
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound
judgment in handling inquiries.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Admissions Assistant 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 or review.
Posting Open Date: August 24, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 7, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research
university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous
world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest
and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,
along with certificates and credentials.
George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for
students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We
believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing
our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and
we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of
origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
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.
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