Admissions File Reader

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); Remote; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical school in Massachusetts seeks a part-time, remote Admissions File Reader to review applications and provide structured assessments. Ideal candidates are sensitive to cultural differences and possess strong organizational skills. This non-benefitted position pays $30/hour, with an expected workload of approximately 20 hours/week during application cycles. No close relations to applicants are allowed.

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions or recruitment in an academic environment.
• Experience working to improve access, diversity, or equity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic reviews of application files.
• Complete structured assessments for each application.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to use Zoom effectively

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work accurately

Sensitivity for cultural differences

Education

Master's degree or greater

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Admissions File Reader Job Number: 2025-48789
Category: Other
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Admissions - W411000
Job Type: Temporary
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Oct. 7, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Admissions Office at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School seeks a part-time, seasonal admissions application reader. The purpose of the readeris to review applications online and complete an objective, structured assessment form. Inquiries from individuals who have experience with diverse populations and who have worked to promote broad representation and access in educational or health fields are especially encouraged. Admissions information is highly confidential, and the admissions file reader must maintain the privacy and security of applicant materials and admissions processes at all times.

This position is remote/virtual and does not require in-person work. The reader will complete application reviews in two-week cycles, reading several hundred applications during each cycle. The work can be completed at any time during the cycle as long as the work has been completed by the Friday afternoon at the end of each cycle. The only scheduled work would be a once weekly meeting via zoom during a weekday, arranged at a mutually acceptable time. This position requires close cooperation with the Admissions Office staff to assist in the screening process of medical school applications.

Weekly work hours for this position are approximately twenty but could be increased if desired by the reader. The compensation for this position is paid at a rate of $30/hour with the expectation of 3 applications reviewed and scored per hour. This is a non-benefitted position.

The duration of the assignment for the 2025 – 2026 admissions cycle is July 14, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025, subject to annual renewal depending on job performance and the admissions office's needs.

We will not consider candidates for this position who are a) parents, guardians, siblings or other close relations to an individual who is in the process of or planning to apply to medical school regardless of whether the related individual plans to apply to the T.H. Chan School of Medicine; b) independent college consultants to any students applying or planning to apply to medical school; c) employees or regular volunteers of any other college admissions office or pre-health office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The admissionsapplication readerwill conduct holistic reviews of application files and meet to discuss screening processes by Zoom.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, the admissionsapplication readerwill read the entire AMCAS and secondary applications to complete the primary screen.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to effectively use the Zoom videoconferencing application.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work accurately and independently
• Ability to interact with a diverse population and show sensitivity for cultural differences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree or greater
• 1-2 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or student support in an academic environment, direct teaching experience, and/or direct healthcare delivery experience
• Experience working to improve inclusive excellence, equity, access, diversity or social justice in an educational or healthcare setting

UMass Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.