Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

10003241

Arlington, VA

Classified Staff

Opening on : Sep 29 2025

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Department : Costello College of Business

Classification : Education Support Spec 3

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

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

Location : Arlington, VA

Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 04

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check : Yes

About the Department :

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason's global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college's AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.Learn more at https : / / business.gmu.edu / .

About the Position :

Reporting to the Director of Graduate Enrollment, the Assistant Director of Admissions develops and implements data-driven recruitment strategies that attract and enroll high-caliber students into Costello College of Business graduate programs-particularly master's and certificate offerings. This role oversees end-to-end admissions operations : developing pipelines with professional organizations; supervising an admissions counselor and the student ambassadors program; cultivating trusting relationships with faculty and stakeholders; and optimizing technology systems to ensure outreach and resources align with meeting enrollment goals.

Responsibilities : Recruitment & Yield

Designs and implements data-driven recruitment and yield strategies to meet enrollment goals for assigned master's and certificate programs :

• Analyzes market and enrollment data to target high-priority populations;
• Coordinates virtual and in-person events and appointments that showcase program offerings and drive inquiry volume; and
• Converts admitted applicants into matriculants through personalized communications and targeted touchpoints-emails, calls, admitted-student webinars, and special events-that reinforce program value, address concerns, and maximize deposit rates.

Application & Admission Review

Oversees the end-to-end application review process :

Professional Connections & Corporate Recruiting

Supervise Admissions Counselor

Lead Student Ambassador Program

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Director of Graduate Admission 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 29, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : October 13, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes