Transfer Admissions Assistant

George Mason University • Fairfax, VA

30d • $15 • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level