Expands and maintains freshmen student population
pipelines;
Remains abreast of industry trends with regard to freshmen
student recruitment and opportunities;
Expands and maintains transfer student population pipelines
from NOVA and other VCCS campuses;
Continually researches new pathways for students to transfer to
the Costello College of Business;
Furthers and expands ADVANCE specific recruitment events and
initiatives;
Serves as liaison between ADVANCE and College of Business
Recruitment and Academic Advising teams;
Increases Admissions events, both on- and off-campus;
Establishes semi-regular campus presence at regional community
colleges;
Coordinates and conducts prospective student appointments and
group information sessions; and
Pre-advises transfer student populations, in coordination with
Academic Advisors and College of Business policies.
Event Planning and Coordination:
- Coordinates recruitment events including fairs, open houses,
and on-site visits;
- Coordinates staffing, orders, and logistical planning for
events;
- Develops and implements Shadow Day opportunities for high
school students and community partners;
- Plans at least one “NOVA Night” in partnership with NOVA staff
per semester;
- Develops events at other VCCS and community college campuses to
highlight programs and support transfer pathways; and
- Collaborates with stakeholders for central and college-specific
recruitment activities targeted at first-time freshmen. These may
include targeted admissions events hosted by central Enrollment
Management.
Support Student Leadership Council (SLC):
- Supports SLC including all staffing needs of the function;
- Provides guidance and mentorship for SLC members throughout
their tenure;
- Furnishes meetings, agendas, and trainings for members to
remain well informed; and
- Secures volunteers for each prospective student admissions
event.
Collaboration with College of Business Student
Services:
- Continuous collaboration with student services within the unit
to assure proper policies, scope of services, and events are
communicated to all prospective students and guests;
- Serves as a liaison between Admissions Counselors and College
of Business Academic Advisors; and
- In coordination with Academic Advisors, hosts transfer
workshops for transfer and ADVANCE student populations.
Liaison to College and University Constituents:
- Represents Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement to
University and College partners, to include Marketing and
Communications, Enrollment Management and Marketing, College of
Business Minor Programs, University Admissions, Housing and
Residence Life, Alumni Relations, College of Business Development,
and academic partners;
- Serves as liaison between MarCom and recruitment teams, while
assisting with marketing and communication projects as assigned;
and
- Continuously collaborates with campus partners to provide
experiential learning programs and opportunities to College of
Business students.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination
of education and experience;
- Experience in a higher education environment, preferably within
admissions, recruiting, or enrollment management;
- Familiarity with student affairs and admissions/enrollment
management processes;
- Knowledge of recruitment and admission trends within higher
education, community colleges, adult student outreach, and
certificate programs;
- Excellent customer service skills, as this function frequently
interacts with guests, students, and community partners in-person
and virtually;
- Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills,
and excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of all
applications in Microsoft Office, electronic calendaring, e-mail,
University applications such as Banner, MicroStrategy, and
Salesforce, College applications and files, and
Admissions/University databases and reporting formats;
- Ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks
within tight deadlines;
- Must have the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in a
highly visible office;
- Ability to provide timely and relevant input concerning
external relations activities, meetings, and events, as well as to
act for the good of the Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach team
and the College in a wide variety of situations;
- Ability to learn and adapt in new, fast-paced
environments;
- Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and
in support of all levels of college/institutional leadership;
and
- Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor
vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for
operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use
Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/
. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the
driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all
candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable
review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement 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 for
review.
Posting Open Date: September 4, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 25, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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