Associate Director – Graduate Admissions

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions overseeing operations and support for graduate programs at Georgetown University. Focusing on recruitment activities, admissions processes, and staff management.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $44,022 - $73,406 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in higher education admissions processes, including foreign credential evaluation and managing technical and administrative operations. Proficient in advising students and training staff while overseeing recruitment and admissions decision-making.

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Higher Education Admissions ExperienceForeign Credential EvaluationAdministrative ManagementTechnical CompetencyStudent Recruitment

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeAdmissions Decision-MakingCase EvaluationProgram AdvisingEvent ManagementOutreach CampaignsApplicant Dossier ManagementTraining and SupervisionInternational Educational Systems

Soft Skills

AdvisingCounselingCommunicationLeadershipTeam Management

Industry Keywords

Graduate AdmissionsHigher EducationTechnical ProcessesAdministrative OperationsPersonnel Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

supports the Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions in managing technical, administrative, and personnel operations in the Graduate Admissions Office
advising prospective students on programs
instructing faculty and staff on best practices regarding administration of duties
recruitment and counseling students on the admissions requirements for 150 graduate programs
responsible for reviewing and evaluating cases for admission, and finalizing admissions decisions
implementation and maintenance of technical and functional processes for events and outreach and communications campaigns
management of academic credentials and applicant dossiers
supervises student and temporary staff, as well as supports training/management for temporary staff on the Graduate Admissions team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred
3-5 years of experience in higher education admissions
Administrative experience and high general technical competency
Expertise in foreign credential evaluation, international educational systems; translation / language skills desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
an array of voluntary insurance options