Outside Admission Reader

William & Mary; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary is seeking an Outside Admission Reader to analyze applicant materials, including curricula, transcripts, essays, and recommendations, and determine alignment with the university’s mission. The role supports the admissions process in a remote Virginia-based capacity with flexible hours.

The position emphasizes strong reading, writing, and data-synthesis skills, plus clerical experience and proficiency with CRM tools. Prior admissions experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and write with proficiency.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience handling large volumes of sensitive information and written materials.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to synthesize data quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide careful analysis of curricula, performance, tests, essays, and recommendations to align with university goals.
• Assess submissions to determine educational fit with the university’s mission.
• Communicate findings clearly to admissions teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Reading and writing proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clerical experience

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Slate CRM

CRM systems

Job description

Job Requisition: JR102022 Outside Admission Reader (Open)

Job Posting Title: Outside Admission Reader

Department: CC00246 WM001 | PROV | WMSI | Admissions

Job Family: Staff - Academic Program Administration Worker

Sub Type: Wage-Temporary (requires end date - non-benefited) (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location: Remote Work - Virginia

Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

Provide a careful analysis and assessment of secondary school curricula, academic performance, standardized testing, essays, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and other applicant submissions to determine which students’ educational aspirations and abilities are closely aligned with the mission and goals of the university.

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to learn duties quickly, work independently with little supervision, and to read and write with proficiency. Demonstrates good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Previous clerical experience dealing with large volumes of sensitive information and written materials. Proficient computer skills. Ability to read and synthesize large amounts of data quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree. Prior experience in undergraduate admissions or high school college counseling. Prior experience with Slate or other customer relationship management system.

Conditions of Employment

• Up to 30 hours per week during November and December.
• Minimum of 30 hours per week during January and February.
• Optional employment opportunities may be available in March and April based on departmental needs.
• Returning Readers begin in October and may continue through April depending on workload and the support needs of the department.
• Newly-hired Readers begin in November for training and may continue through April depending on workload and the support needs of the department.
• Must have proficient computer skills, access to high-speed internet, and the ability to work independently on campus or remotely from home.
• Must have a dedicated home-work space with a personal computer and high-speed, reliable internet access as all training and work is conducted remotely for this position.
• While prior experience is preferred, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, Outside Admission Readers may not be currently employed at another university or high school, nor be employed independently or with any organization that provides personal college counseling of any type.
• Out-of-state hires will be considered.
• Any commuting expenses are not reimbursed.
• Employees must be located within the United States and available to work on an Eastern Standard Time schedule.
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is a temporary (hourly) position not to exceed 6 months.
• All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed on average 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

Additional Job Description

Starting at $20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Job Profile

JP0101 - Education Support Specialist II - Nonexempt - Hourly - H04

Qualifications

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Grade: H04

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-21

Position Restrictions

Restricted Term

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Background Check

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote Work Disclaimer

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

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William & Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‑being and professional growth,

• access to on‑campus fitness facilities
• university libraries
• other wellness resources
• Educational assistance
• professional development opportunities
• robust holiday schedule

Learn more and explore our comprehensive benefits website.