Part-Time Admission Reader — Holistic Review & Mentorship

Colorado College; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Colorado College invites applications for a Temporary Admission Reader in the Admission Office. The role involves reviewing applications for admission, analyzing credentials, and providing a summary evaluation to the Admissions Committee.

The assignment runs from October through March with training in late October and a reading load up to 24 hours per week. The position emphasizes mentorship, holistic review, and collaboration to support enrollment goals while advancing diversity and equity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of application review experience in a selective or highly selective admission context.
• Ability to review and assess a high volume of applications and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills; excellent written communications; reading comprehension; knowledge of higher education admissions; ability to maintain confidentiality; sound judgement; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Mentor assistant directors and admission counselors; advise staff on holistic admission; manage relationships with school counselors; guide fair admission decisions in a competitive landscape.
• Lead admission sub-committee discussions and advise on strategies to meet tuition revenue, diversity and academic goals.
• Review up to 150 applications per week; assess competitiveness for the Colorado College pool.
• Manage a solo reading load when required; provide final recommendations to the Dean of Admission.
• In a team-reading structure, mentor junior staff to improve review skills and acuity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years experience

Job description

Colorado College invites applications for a Temporary Admission Reader in the Admission Office. The role involves reviewing applications for admission, analyzing credentials, and providing a summary evaluation to the Admissions Committee.

The assignment runs from October through March with training in late October and a reading load up to 24 hours per week. The position emphasizes mentorship, holistic review, and collaboration to support enrollment goals while advancing diversity and equity in