Assistant Director of Admissions for Capitol Campus Enrollment

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.

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Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Admissions for Capitol Campus Enrollment in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions plays a critical role in advancing the University’s undergraduate enrollment goals through the development and execution of strategic recruitment, outreach, and yield initiatives, with a primary emphasis on transfer student populations. Based at the Capitol Campus, this position is responsible for building visibility and demand for Georgetown programs offered at this location, cultivating prospective student pipelines, and delivering high-impact programming that supports enrollment growth and institutional priorities.

The Assistant Director shares in the full range of responsibilities associated with the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of undergraduate applicants. This includes managing an assigned recruitment territory or population, conducting holistic review of both first-year and transfer applications, and serving as an active member of the Committee on Admissions. In this capacity, the Assistant Director contributes directly to admissions decisions and helps shape the composition of the incoming class. The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to equity and access in the admissions process.

In addition, the Assistant Director delivers information sessions, coordinates and markets recruitment and yield events, manages the Capitol Campus tour guide program, and develops partnerships with external organizations and feeder institutions, particularly community colleges, to strengthen transfer pipelines. The position requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to engage diverse audiences, and strong organizational and project management capabilities. The Assistant Director works collaboratively across admissions, communications, and campus partners to ensure a cohesive and student-centered recruitment experience, and must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and travel between campuses as needed.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct engaging in-person and virtual information sessions and provide individualized counseling to prospective and admitted students and their families, effectively communicating Georgetown’s academic programs, student experience, and admissions process

• Develop, manage, and sustain targeted recruitment pipelines—particularly for transfer students—through outreach to community colleges, partner organizations, and other feeder institutions.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute open houses, yield programs, and other recruitment events at the Capitol Campus, including overseeing and managing student tour guides to ensure a high-quality and welcoming visitor experience.

• Collaborate with admissions leadership and enrollment marketing to design and implement strategies for promoting events and recruitment initiatives, including digital outreach and communication campaigns

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory or population, serving as the primary point of contact while reviewing and evaluating first-year and transfer applications using a holistic admissions framework

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, who coordinates Transfer Admissions, and serves as a key member of the Undergraduate Admissions team with a specialized focus on Capitol Campus enrollment. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with admissions leadership, campus partners, enrollment marketing, faculty, and staff to support recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment strategies. Internally, the role works with other members of the admissions committee in the review and selection of applicants and may coordinate the work of student tour guides supporting the visitor experience. Externally, the Assistant Director engages with prospective students, families, community college partners, counselors, and community-based organizations through presentations, advising, events, and outreach activities. This role contributes directly to Georgetown University’s mission by supporting a holistic admissions process and expanding access t