Admissions Counselor

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification: Education Support Spec 2

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary: Salary range starting mid $50k, commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

Scalia Law School is a small law school, with a student body of only about 500 students. Our student/faculty ratio of 4.5:1 is the lowest of any law school in the United States. This provides students with direct and personalized interaction with professors – an invaluable advantage when learning complex legal doctrines. Although still a relatively young law school, Scalia Law has risen very quickly in several prestigious rankings. We have been a Top 50 school for the past 20 consecutive years, ranked 31st in the most recent U.S. News rankings.

About the Position:

The Admissions Counselor supports prospective and admitted student recruitment initiatives to help enhance Scalia Law School’s student body. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for collaboratively planning and executing recruitment outreach and other forms of engagement with the Associate Directors, in addition to implementing the communication strategy, using various platforms for outreach to prospective and admitted students. The Admissions Counselor assists the JD admissions application process, including reviewing applications. This position reports to the Associate Director of JD Admissions and a dotted line to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management.

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring in-person work on campus five days a week. The role may include occasional day travel, and in limited cases, overnight trips for recruitment or outreach purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the main point of contact for prospective students, providing timely and courteous guidance throughout the admissions process;
• Manages communication via email and phone, including the general inbox and weekly recruitment messages;
• Conducts proactive follow-up with prospective students and applicants, and assists with marketing and recruitment materials;
• Hosts weekly prospective student phone calls and bi-weekly application information sessions;
• Serves as the lead tour guide in the summer and provides tour support during the academic year;
• Assists with planning and executing recruitment events such as open houses, workshops, and live tours;
• Represents Scalia Law School at local and national recruitment events;
• Assists the Associate Dean in developing and maintaining the recruitment calendar, including researching feeder schools, registering the office for travel, and updating both internal and website listings;
• Performs recruitment special projects assigned by the Associate Dean;
• Reviews up to 60 applications a week for Scalia Law School and renders decisions;
• Performs applicant interviews and provides interview notes;
• Assists with admitted student events including purchasing support for the events;
• Manages the Scalia Law School travel reimbursement program for admitted students, including communicating awards to students, processing student travel reimbursements, and providing weekly reports;
• Manages Scalia Law’s waitlist including assigning weekly reviews, communicating with waitlisted applicants, and hosting information sessions with the Associate Directors; and
• Performs other duties related to the position as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in higher education admissions, student recruitment, and/or enrollment management;
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite and computer databases;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Strong customer service skills and customer service-orientated attitude;
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills;
• Demonstrated effective decision-making skills in the absence of direct supervision;
• Skill in public speaking in large and small group situations;
• Ability to independently manage and complete work assignments without close supervision;
• Ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail;
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Experience with law school admissions, student recruitment, and/or enrollment management;
• Experience with ACES2, Unite or Banner;
• Experience with event planning; and
• Knowledge of law school curriculum and missions.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Admissions Counselor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date:  December 12, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  January 8, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes