Remote Admissions Outside Reader (CA)

The Claremont Colleges Services; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona College seeks thoughtful and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Outside Readers in the Office of Admission. Readings occur in pairs with an admissions officer, contributing to the Committee Based Evaluation of first-year applicants.

Required to have a Bachelor's degree; prior admission or review experience is a plus. The position is full-time, remote, with salary at $25.00 per hour and California residency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in education, counseling, writing, or related fields strongly desired.
• Familiarity with a liberal arts curriculum strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Previous admission or application review experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications holistically, considering academic performance, extracurricular engagement, personal essays, and letters of recommendation.
• Participate in the collaborative review process by contributing to the written evaluations that support informed admissions recommendations.
• Handle sensitive applicant information with strict confidentiality and adhere to all institutional policies and federal guidelines.

Skills

Strong writing

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pomona College seeks thoughtful and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Outside Readers in the Office of Admission. Readings occur in pairs with an admissions officer, contributing to the Committee Based Evaluation of first-year applicants.

Required to have a Bachelor's degree; prior admission or review experience is a plus. The position is full-time, remote, with salary at $25.00 per hour and California residency required.