Admissions Officer

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Admissions Officer serves as a primary contact for prospective and admitted students, maintaining a portion of the 14,000+ applications for six M.D. and dual-degree programs within the School of Medicine and responding to questions and concerns regarding admissions policies, procedures, requirements and other related information.

Additionally, the Admissions Officer:

• Communicates our mission and vision with the purpose of maximizing the quality of applicants to the medical school through graduate fairs, virtual fairs, presentations, and social media.

• Participates in evaluating application credentials on a portion of the completed files for a first-round application cognitive and non-cognitive review based on general criteria established by the Committee on Admissions and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs/Associate Dean for Admissions. 

• Periodically presents, through formal presentations and informal conversation in a variety of settings, an overview of the School of Medicine (philosophy, curriculum, school resources, and student life) and the application process to medical schools.

• Ensures successful management of the application management system and regularly interacts with outside vendors, the general public, prospective applicants, and current applicants.

• Serves as a primary contact for students regarding interview day, along with the other Admissions Officers, and works closely with faculty and staff to ensure successful execution of interview days

• Manages onboarding for interviewers and proactively communicates to confirm and adjust interview schedules.

• Meets with interviewed applicants in a group setting for a formal welcome, and is available to meet individually with the interviewees who have further questions regarding the application process.

• Supports the Student Ambassador Program by coordinating activities, training sessions, recruitment efforts and ongoing communications with ambassadors.

• Manages the admissions office’s social media presence—curating content, engaging with followers, and coordinating a content calendar to promote events, student stories, and key deadlines

• Prepares and analyzes data—compiling metrics on candidate performance and interviewer feedback, identifying trends, and generating insights to refine interview training and structure

Work Interactions

This staff position reports to the Director of Admissions. The Officer collaborates and shares responsibilities with other Admissions Officers and maintains a close working relationship with other administrative offices within the School of Medicine, to include Advancement, the Office of the Dean, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, the Registrar and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. This position assists the Director of Admissions through attendance at official School of Medicine functions such as recruitment fairs and Second Look Day.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to interact with all members of a team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.

• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in Admissions

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Experience in basic web design, graphic design, and social media strategy/campaigns

• Comfort working with data and tracking basic applicant demographics/metrics

• Excellent communication and organization skills – written and verbal- attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and work on deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. 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 website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$44,022.00 - $73,406.80

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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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 resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or [email protected].

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.