Part-Time Application Reader (Undergraduate Admissions)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking a Part-Time Application Reader for the 2026-2027 cycle. This remote role requires 20-40 hours weekly from mid-October through mid-March to assist with initial reviews for first-year applicants, domestic and international.

Seasonal readers undergo thorough training and may participate in transfer file preparation and other optional evaluation tasks based on need and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and one year of related experience.
• Preference for experience in secondary schools or higher education.
• Ability to work remotely with private space and reliable internet.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in admissions work.
• Must meet weekly targets for processed files.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation of applicant information, including academics, activities, essays, recommendations, and other materials.
• Support preparation of files for transfer review process when applicable.
• Participate in additional optional projects based on needs and performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading skills

Time management

Organization

Deadline-driven

Transcript familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Johns Hopkins University is hiring seasonal, Part-time Application Readers for the 2026-2027 cycle. This remote position requires you to work 20-40 hours per week, from mid-October through mid-March, to support the Undergraduate Admissions Staff through the application evaluation process.

Seasonal readers will go through a thorough training process led by our admissions staff. After completing training, readers will support the initial review for first-year applicants for both domestic and international students.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation of applicant information, which could include academic criteria, activities, essays, recommendations, and additional materials, while taking a student’s context into consideration.
• Support preparation of files for the transfer review process.
• Additional optional projects may be available based on evaluation and selection needs.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Or Responsibilities

• Familiarity with high school transcripts and curricula, both domestic and international, preferred.
• Strong analytical and reading skills.
• Work well independently and ask questions when necessary.
• Excellent with time management and organization.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly numerical targets for files read.
• Maintain communication channels as needed with the admissions reader management team.
• Demonstrate the utmost level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding the Johns Hopkins University application review process and applicant information.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a private computer and space to conduct file review, along with reliable internet
• Current CBO, independent, school, or admissions counselors are NOT eligible to apply due to potential conflict of interest
• Applicants with a child currently applying to college are ineligible.

Compensation

• $22-25 per hour at 20-40 hours per week, based upon experience and completion of a specified number of applications per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in secondary schools or higher education.

Classified Title: Admissions Reader

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Part-Time Application Reader (Undergraduate Admissions)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CE

Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY ($22.00-25.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: 20-40 hours a week, depending on availability

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Undergraduate Admissions

Personnel area: University Student Services