Transfer Admissions Assistant

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Department: Division of Enrollment Management

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: The Office of Transfer Services serves students Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The incumbent will work 20-29 hours per week.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Hourly Rate: Starting at $15.00 per hour

Criminal Background 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 primary responsibility of the Transfer Admissions Assistant is to provide admissions counseling to prospective transfer applicants in the Office of Transfer Services (OTS). The Office serves prospective, admitted, enrolled, as well as denied transfer students.

George Mason University is proud to enroll approximately 4,500 new transfers annually. Our transfers enroll from across the Commonwealth of Virginia and around the world. The incumbent will join a university community with a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel prospective, admitted, enrolled, and denied transfer students in individual in-person and virtual meetings;
• Provide timely and accurate follow-up communication with students and stakeholders;
• Complete data entry assignments;
• Collaborate with relevant advising, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation staff to ensure superior customer service and drive transfer enrollment;
• Support the Office of Admissions in participating in transfer admission events; and
• Provide transfer presentations to perspective students at our welcome center and other outreach events.

Required Qualifications:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential student information;
• Proficient with technology and able to learn new systems;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team environment;
• Ability to speak effectively in front of large group; and
• Demonstrated customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Previous college/university transfer admission or transfer advising experience;
• Experience with Ellucian Banner software, Salesforce CRM, and/or TES (Transfer Evaluation System);
• Knowledge of military educational benefits; and
• Bilingual.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Transfer 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 for review.

Posting Open Date: March 6, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 20, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes