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Admissions Advisor School of Continuing Studies Georgetown University

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Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C.

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution


Admissions Advisor School of Continuing Studies Georgetown University

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Admissions Advisor - School of Continuing Studies - Georgetown University

Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies (SCS) seeks to foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-first culture shaped by Georgetown's Jesuit heritage and values. SCS endeavors to be a center of innovation and growth within the University by introducing academic programs that respond to emerging and evolving needs in the economy and society. When you join our team at SCS, you become part of a thriving ecosystem of staff and faculty committed to inspiring students to seek something greater in their lives and careers.

Job Overview

Admissions Advisors are key to continued SCS success and to its growth and sustainability of enrollments. They meet business objectives through recruitment of new students, and work with applicants to make sure that they complete applications, that decisions about their admission are reached quickly, and that they are then registered by the program manager.

The Admissions Advisor carries out recruitment and admissions related activities for the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (Georgetown SCS) programs. They manage and implement admissions recruitment plans specific to the programs within their portfolio and are responsible for the creation of a customized relationship-based advising for programs assigned by the Director of Admissions and Executive Director of Enrollment Management.

The Admissions Advisor proactively seeks out and counsels prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities for study at SCS, incorporating aspects of the roles of facilitator, coach, customer service representative and sales representative. One-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations is an important responsibility, and occurs primarily by in-person appointments, recruitment events, phone calls and email.

They are responsible for the successful implementation of programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to assigned programs. They attend college fairs and other community events, presenting the benefits of a Georgetown SCS education; facilitate the application process for prospective students and maintains admissions systems and data; and help grow targeted programs while maintaining correct size for others.

The Admissions Advisor oversees the management of more than 4,000 applications annually to Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies. They are the lead POC for reviewing applications for admission to SCS and manage an Admissions Review Committee for each program assigned to ensure accurate review of all student applications and compliance with federal laws and regulations.

They collaborate and lead a team of academic program staff and faculty directors on information and file sharing while determining the best fit for success in our applicant pool. Reviewing applications for quality, ensuring accuracy and legitimacy of documents, calculating cumulative GPAs, and considering academic courses are all a part of determining admission to SCS.

The Admissions Advisor has a role with technological aspects within the Admissions Office as well. They become expert in Banner, the application systems (Apply Yourself and Connect), and the CRM software systems; as well as additional technology related work - such as running feeds, adding data, and working within student records.

All Admissions Advisors work with and serve as mentors for temporary employees and student employees who assist in the data processing during times of high volume

Work Interactions
  • Daily interaction with the Director of Admissions and Executive Director of Enrollment Management
  • Daily interaction SCS applicants
  • Daily interaction with different areas of SCS and GU, particularly Academic Programs, Strategy, Marketing and Enrollment Management
  • Daily interaction with processing and document side of Admissions


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ or more years of progressive experience in an organizational setting - preference for experience in marketing or communication
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong knowledge CRM and Application Systems such as Salesforce - preference for Hobson's Apply Yourself, Connect Application, and Banner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable with database maintenance
  • Detail-oriented team player
  • Ability to provide high levels of service


Work Mode: Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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