Georgetown University Looking for Director of Admissions – Center for Security Studies (CSS)/Security Studies Program (SSP) – Walsh School of Foreign Service – Georgetown University Full Time

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Director of Admissions – Center for Security Studies (CSS)/Security Studies Program (SSP) – Walsh School of Foreign Service – Georgetown University

Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), founded in 1919, is a premier school of international affairs. SFS provides a rigorous education grounded in both theory and practice while instilling the Jesuit value of service.

Job Overview

The Director of Admissions is responsible for all matters pertaining to recruitment, admissions, scholarship, advertising, and as needed, special events for the Center for Security Studies (CSS)/Security Studies Program (SSP). They develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive recruitment and communications plan designed to attract and retain an academically talented and diverse student body from the U.S. and overseas.

In addition, they manage and oversee application processes which include updating application materials, reviewing applications, supervising the admissions committee, and determining all final admissions decisions; prepare advertisements and other publications and manage program admissions content online; and coordinate SSP scholarship procedures, including the awarding of scholarships, and administer scholarship awards with the Graduate School.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Director of CSS, the Director of Admissions supervises the Assistant Director of Admissions and Alumni Engagement and is a member of the of the overall graduate admissions team at the SFS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 5 years of progressively responsible admissions experience in higher education [note: consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience]
• Familiarity with international education systems, and knowledge of MS Office applications and admissions software, including Slate, Banner, and Cognos
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills

Work Mode: 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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected 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.

To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Director-of-Admissions—Center-for-Security-Studies–CSS–Security-Studies-Program–SSP—-Walsh-School-of-Foreign-Service—Georgetown-University_JR15959

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