Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

10003351

Arlington, VA

Classified Staff

Opening on : Oct 21 2025

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Department : Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification : Education Support Spec 2

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

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

Location : Arlington, VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 03

Salary : Salary range starting mid $50K,commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check : Yes

About the Department :

Scalia Law School is a small law school, with a student body of only about 500. Our student / faculty ratio of 4.5 : 1 is one of the lowest of any law school in the United States. This provides students with direct and personalized interaction with professors - an invaluable advantage when learning complex legal doctrines. Although still a relatively young law school, Scalia Law has risen very quickly in several prestigious rankings. We have been a top 50 school for the past 20 consecutive years, ranked 31st in the most recent U.S. News ranking.

About the Position :

The Admissions Counselor plays a crucial role in enhancing Scalia Law's student body by supporting the recruitment initiatives for prospective and admitted students. This position is responsible for processing all applications and notifying applicants. The Admissions Counselor collaborates on recruitment outreach efforts, which includes assisting the Associate Dean for Admissions with virtual events for admitted students. Additionally, the Admissions Counselor helps with the JD Admissions application process, which involves reviewing applications. This position reports to the Associate Director of JD Admissions with a dotted line reporting to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management.

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring in-person work on campus five days a week. The role may include occasional day travel and, in limited cases, overnight trips for recruitment or outreach purposes.

Responsibilities :

Processing Applications

• Manages the full application lifecycle-from creation to enrollment-while maintaining accurate records in Unite and Banner;
• Processes applications from submission through decision / matriculation, ensuring all required documentation is received on time;
• Oversees the admissions inbox and communicates with applicants on their status; Executes decision processes, including sending decision letters, scholarship notifications, and emails; and
• Completes application and UNITE special projects as assigned.

Recruitment

Purchasing

Reading & Selection

Performs additional tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Admissions Counselor at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : October 21, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 4, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes