Part-Time Undergraduate Admissions Application Evaluator

American University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

American University invites applications for 10 Application Evaluators in the International Admissions team in Washington, DC. The part-time, temporary roles are 20 hours per week, from mid-October to mid-December, reviewing applications and composing actionable decisions based on holistic review practices.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of related experience and strong attention to detail. A Master's degree and familiarity with Salesforce or ImageNow are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience; strong attention to detail.
• Master's degree or equivalent; experience in undergraduate admissions, file review, transcript evaluation, and credentials evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic reviews of first-year, undergraduate applications.
• Evaluate academic records, including high school transcripts, curriculum rigor, grade trends, standardized test scores (when applicable).
• Identify applications requiring committee review or additional documentation.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and equity throughout the evaluation process.

Skills

Thinking Broadly

Prioritizing and Organizing

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisons

Displaying Creativity

Acquiring and Analyzing Information

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Salesforce

ImageNow

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Department: International Admissions

Time Type: Part time

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Modality: Union: Excluded

Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Enrollment is looking for 10 Application Evaluators between mid-October and mid-December. The incumbent will review and evaluate application materials, including Common Application information, essay, activity report/ resume, letters of recommendation, and will recommend an actionable decision in accordance with our holistic review practices.

Essential Functions

• Conduct holistic reviews of first-year, undergraduate applications.
• Evaluate academic records, including high school transcripts, curriculum rigor, grade trends, standardized test scores (when applicable), and other supporting credentials.
• Identify applications requiring committee review or additional documentation.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and equity throughout the evaluation process.

Competencies

• Thinking Broadly
• Prioritizing and Organizing
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
• Displaying Creativity
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 20 hours per week. Temporary position.

Salary Range

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. 1 - 3 years of relevant experience. Must have strong attention to detail and be reliable.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree or equivalent. At least 1 year of professional experience in undergraduate admissions, file review, transcript evaluation, and credentials evaluation. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the evaluation of secondary and post-secondary (bachelor's degree) educational credentials and transcripts. Familiarity with Salesforce and/or ImageNow.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

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Equal Opportunity

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.