Admissions and Recruitment Assistant

Admissions and Recruitment AssistantThe Admissions and Recruitment Assistant plays an important role in supporting the graduate student recruitment and admissions at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. The position is part-time. This position works closely with our Recruitment and Admissions and the Director of Graduate Programs. This position is located on the Arlington campus and may require evening work depending on the recruitment schedule.Responsibilities:Assist in recruitment of new graduate students in MS/MOL and certificate programsCorrespond with new leads and potential applicants;Enter data on new leads into Target X; andAssist in planning recruitment events (e.g., make flyers, reserve rooms, prepare materials).Assist in admissions processesCoordinate admissions processes for certificate, non-degree, and MS/MOL programs;Liaison with faculty admissions committee; andAdminister Target X systems needed for admissions (e.g., solving technical problems, admitting students after faculty reviews).Support new studentsSend welcome materials and communications to accepted students;Correspond with newly accepted students to encourage them to enroll in courses; andSharing information on new students with student support staff.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;Effective communication and organizational skills and experience (or ability to engage) with appropriate technologies;Ability to build a rapport with students; building trust, flexibility; and an empathetic, non-judgmental, and ethical approach with a diverse group of students; andAbility to work within a team and to take proactive action when needed.Preferred Qualifications:Experience or familiarity with Target X; andExperience or familiarity with Lucid Press or other graphic design software packages.Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, applicants must apply for Wage (WG1GMU) at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide (insert required/optional documents) .Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer