Admissions Officer

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University's mission of promoting intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit of the University, Georgetown's Qatar campus undertakes education, research, and service in order to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind. We demonstrate the values of Georgetown University; seek to build upon the world-class reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; and work with our partner, Qatar Foundation, in its endeavors to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Requirements

The Office of Admissions is responsible for recruiting and admitting students to Georgetown University in Qatar's (GU-Q) Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree program.

The Admissions Officer's role is to support the Office of Admissions across a number of functions to include: admissions counseling and communications with prospective students and school counselors, conducting applicant interviews, preparing applications for review, and planning for admissions yield activities.

This is a term position through the end of the academic year.

As this position is based in Doha, Qatar and offers no relocation assistance, GU-Q is looking for locally based candidates only. This is a non-sponsored position that requires all applicants to already have the necessary sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Office of Admissions across a number of functions including representing GU-Q at public events, fairs, school visits and visits to campus, admissions counseling, conducting applicant interviews, preparing applications for review, and planning for admissions yield activities.
• Actively engage inquiries and applicants to maximize the number of applicants as well as admitted and enrolled students.

Key activities

• Promote GU-Q through participating in admissions recruitment events including college fairs, campus tours, and high school visits locally and internationally.
• Deliver admissions presentations, conduct admissions workshops, and lead information sessions.
• Counsel prospective students and families through the application process, answering relevant queries regarding requirements.
• Provide timely responses to email inquiries from prospective students, applicants, and their families.
• Conduct admissions interviews and provide written summaries for use by the Admissions Committee.
• Proctor Admissions Writing Exercises as needed.
• Conduct regular application checks to ensure applications are processed in a timely manner, including assignment/review of counselor and teacher references, transcripts, standardized test scores, English language proficiency scores, personal statements, writing exercises, etc.
• Follow-up with applicants and counselors, regularly and as needed, and ensure application completion.
• Manage applicant files and conduct application review in preparation for Admissions Committee Review.
• Support planning and execution for recruitment and yield events.
• Other similar duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years' experience working in university admissions preferred.
• Experience using Slate or similar CRM and Admissions application functionality preferred.
• Familiarity with international educational systems and credentials, and an understanding of US university admissions.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to recruit locally and internationally, if needed. Driver's license required.
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University in Qatar, you must submit a resume/CV for each position of interest. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

Need some assistance with the application process? Contact us at guqhr@georgetown.edu.

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 wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.


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