Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

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.

RequirementsJob Overview

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions supports the Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions in managing technical, administrative, and personnel operations in the Office of Graduate Admissions. This position includes both overall managerial duties pertinent to an admissions office, as well as specific duties that require special analytical knowledge.

The Assistant Director is responsible for enforcing Graduate Studies policies and procedures, instructing faculty and staff on best practices regarding administration of duties, training for admissions processes, advising prospective students on programs, and recruitment and counseling prospective students on the admissions requirements for approximately 150 graduate programs. The Assistant Director is also responsible for coordinating the release of admissions decisions for admission-eligible candidates with individual graduate programs and the Office of Merit Aid. The Assistant Director may also work with University Offices, including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Office of Billing and Payment Services, Office of Global Services, Student Health, and Student Employment.

The Assistant Director is a primary contact for service and support to specified graduate programs for application and admissions needs, as well as program events and communications support and set up. This position also manages and supervises student staff who may support recruitment activities such as on-campus tours, administrative work, or communications support. This position provides support for training of temporary, seasonal staff.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions and works in conjunction with the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, an Associate Director, another Assistant Director, and two Admissions Analysts, seasonal employees, and student workers. This position works closely with graduate program faculty and administrators and with staff of Merit Aid, Academic Affairs, and Student Services in the Graduate School. This position deals directly with the Student Employment Office, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Office of Billing and Payment Services, Office of Global Services, Student Health, and Student Employment.

This position works with the Graduate Admissions team to manage day-to-day workflow of academic credentials and admissions processing. This includes reviewing and evaluating domestic and international transcripts, calculating GPAs, and organizing applications for committee review. The position supports prospect event and outreach recruitment activities (information sessions, webinars, one-on-one appointments, graduate fairs, and organizational outreach).