Admissions Counselor, Honors College

Admissions Counselor, Honors College

• 10003292
• Fairfax, VA
• Classified Staff
• Opening on : Oct 10 2025

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Department : Division of Enrollment Management

Classification : Education Support Spec 2

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 03

Salary : Starting in the low-$40,000s; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check : Yes

Works with Minors check : Yes

About the Department :

The Division for Enrollment Management, as part of the Office of the Provost at George Mason University, supports student recruitment, retention, and success. We develop and implement strategic enrollment management plans, create and facilitate processes, and inform policies that guide students through their academic journey from recruitment to post-matriculation. Driven by a commitment to transparent, data-informed decision-making, the Division advances institutional enrollment goals through collaboration, innovation and a student-centered approach.

The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshmen, transfer, graduate, and non-degree students in alignment with the University's strategic plan, ensuring a diverse and successful student body that contributes to the institution's excellence and global impact.

About the Position :

The Honors College Admissions Counselor actively recruits and enrolls new undergraduate students to Mason's Honors College by planning and executing recruitment activities in assigned locations. Reviews applicant files and makes appropriate admission decisions. Serves as the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line service team, as scheduled. Conducts information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life and how to apply to George Mason University. Serves as a lead in presenting and training on Honors College-specific information session. Assists in recruitment and marketing functions relating to Honors College admissions.

This position requires frequent evening and weekend work and extensive travel.

Responsibilities :

Actively recruits new undergraduate students to Mason's Honors College by conducting recruitment activities in assigned territories :

Keeps the student-run recruitment and training process organized;

Reviews undergraduate applicant files and independently makes appropriate admissions decisions following established policies and procedures :

Serves as the Counselor of the Day (COD), the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line service team as scheduled :

Participates in marketing related activities in conjunction with the office of Integrated Enrollment Marketing, the Honors College, and the Office of Admissions :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Counselor, Honors College at 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 : October 10, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : October 24, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes