Admission Reader

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Bates College seeks an Admission Reader to support the Office of Admission in reviewing student applications and assessing qualifications according to college standards. This seasonal role is based in Lewiston, ME, and requires teamwork, discretion, and a commitment to equity.

The position emphasizes careful file review from November through February, with peak activity in January and February, plus training sessions as needed. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Equity and inclusion commitment across a diverse student body.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in admissions.
• Self-directed, with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review application files in a team, following Bates College standards from mid-November through February, with peak in January/February.
• Attend periodic reader trainings and meetings as needed.

Skills

Equity and inclusion

Excellent communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Independent work

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Willingness to learn

Weekend/evening flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job no: 493157

Work type: Staff - Seasonal

Location: Lewiston, ME

Categories: Other Departments: Admission & Student Financial Services

Title: Admission Reader

Position Purpose:

The Admission Reader supports the Office of Admission in identifying, attracting and enrolling an academically talented and diverse student body through the review of student applications to Bates College and analyzing qualifications of prospective students using established College admissions standards.

Job Duties:

• Works in a team to carefully review application files in accordance with established College admission standards from mid-November thru February, with the bulk of the work during January and February.
• Attends periodic reader training sessions and/or other meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Prior experience in admissions or higher education is preferred.
• Prior experience in reading and evaluating applications for highly-selective schools is desired.
• Prior experience in reading and evaluating international applications is desired.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Impeccable organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to analyze data to assess admission trends.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and other non-traditional schedules.
• Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college.

Benefits:

Bates College offers competitive salaries, access to the library and athletic facilities, and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. This position may accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law.

Hiring Range: The hiring rate for this position is $23.00.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at [e-mail].

About Bates:

Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.

Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.

Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.

The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine’s second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026