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 commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The LLM (Master of Laws) Program provides the opportunity to earn an advanced degree in law to students who have earned a JD from a US law school or a law degree from outside of the US. The Juris Masters (JM) Program provides the opportunity to obtain a law degree in a specific field for students who work in policy or compliance related positions but do not wish to practice law.
Located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, DC, the Antonin Scalia Law School is a top 50 law school. As a relatively young institution, Scalia Law offers students the opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or LLM degree.
About the Position:
The Graduate Admissions Specialist & Academic Advisor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School has administrative support from various departments within the law school and the university. This position is primarily responsible for supporting student facing office functions including meeting with prospective students, overseeing front desk and staff support, managing office supplies and supporting application management, supporting onboarding functions for admitted students, and guiding current students through their program and university resources.
Responsibilities:
- Processes and maintains applicant files including filing supplemental materials accurately and in a timely manner, communicating with applicants via phone and email regarding application materials, and adding applicants into the university’s enterprise resource system;
- Assists with recruitment efforts including responding to applicant and prospective student inquiries (via phone and email);
- Provides incoming students with policy and procedural information relating to academics and institutional guidelines such as drop/add policy, academic probation/suspension/dismissal, and satisfactory academic progress;
- Assists students in the development of their educational goals, including the selection of a major, course selection, meeting graduation requirements, and experiential learning opportunities;
- Maintains student counseling and participation records using Unite;
- Purchasing and procurement of office supplies, marketing ads, registration fees, etc.;
- Manages front desk coverage including scheduling student workers to ensure 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily coverage; and
- Performs a variety of other related clerical and office tasks.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in related field;
- Some experience in an office environment performing clerical support (typically 6+ months);
- Sound organizational skills;
- Skill in written and verbal communication;
- Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization;
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team; and
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field;
- Experience in a higher education office performing administrative support (typically 1-2 years); and
- Customer service experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Graduate Admissions Specialist & Academic Advisor 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: October 20, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 3, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.
George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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