Admissions Reader — Holistic Review

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Bus pass

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College is hiring Application Readers for the late winter 2026–early Spring 2027 admissions cycle. Readers will thoroughly and holistically evaluate application materials to help enroll a qualified class.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have 1–3 years of graduate admissions or advising experience. Strong communication, confidentiality, and tech skills (e-mail, Zoom, CRM navigation, VPN) are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 1–3 years in graduate admissions/recruiting or graduate student advising experience required.
• Experience reviewing international applicants preferred.
• Background in information systems-related subject area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess all application materials submitted.
• Complete a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant’s academic and professional qualifications.
• Support the enrollment of academically and professionally qualified candidates.
• Complete data entry within the Slate CRM on applications reviewed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Slate CRM

Zoom

VPN tools

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College is hiring Application Readers for the late winter 2026–early Spring 2027 admissions cycle. Readers will thoroughly and holistically evaluate application materials to help enroll a qualified class.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have 1–3 years of graduate admissions or advising experience. Strong communication, confidentiality, and tech skills (e-mail, Zoom, CRM navigation, VPN) are essential.