Admissions Officer, School of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Admissions Officer serves as a primary contact for prospective and admitted students, maintaining a portion of the 14,000+ applications for six M.D. and dual-degree programs within the School of Medicine and responding to questions and concerns regarding admissions policies, procedures, requirements and other related information.

Additionally, the Admissions Officer:

• Communicates our mission and vision with the purpose of maximizing the quality of applicants to the medical school through graduate fairs, virtual fairs, presentations, and social media.

• Participates in evaluating application credentials on a portion of the completed files for a first-round application cognitive and non-cognitive review based on general criteria established by the Committee on Admissions and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs/Associate Dean for Admissions. 

• Periodically presents, through formal presentations and informal conversation in a variety of settings, an overview of the School of Medicine (philosophy, curriculum, school resources, and student life) and the application process to medical schools.

• Ensures successful management of the application management system and regularly interacts with outside vendors, the general public, prospective applicants, and current applicants.

• Serves as a primary contact for students regarding interview day, along with the other Admissions Officers, and works closely with faculty and staff to ensure successful execution of interview days

• Manages onboarding for interviewers and proactively communicates to confirm and adjust interview schedules.

• Meets with interviewed applicants in a group setting for a formal welcome, and is available to meet individually with the interviewees who have further questions regarding the application process.

• Supports the Student Ambassador Program by coordinating activities, training sessions, recruitment efforts and ongoing communications with ambassadors.

• Manages the admissions office’s social media presence—curating content, engaging with followers, and coordinating a content calendar to promote events, student stories, and key deadlines

• Prepares and analyzes data—compiling metrics on candidate performance and interviewer feedback, identifying trends, and generating insights to refine interview training and structure

Work Interactions

This staff position reports to the Director of Admissions. The Officer collaborates and shares responsibilities with other Admissions Officers and maintains a close working relationship with other administrative offices within the School of Medicine, to include Advancement, the Office of the Dean, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, the Registrar and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. This position assists the Director of Admissions through attendance at official School of Medicine functions such as recruitment fairs and Second Look Day.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to interact with all members of a team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.

• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in Admissions

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Experience in basic web design, graphic design, and social media strategy/campaigns

• Comfort working with data and tracking basic applicant demographics/metrics

• Excellent communication and organization skills – written and verbal- attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and work on deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA