Remote Admissions Outside Reader — Holistic Review

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges, seeks Outside Readers to help evaluate first-year applications through a Committee Based Evaluation process. The role emphasizes fairness, confidentiality, and collaboration with admissions staff.

The position is full-time, temporary and non-benefit-eligible, with a $25.00 hourly rate. Applicants must reside in California and commit to 30–35 hours per week, with December 7–10 training and reading in December and January.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in education, counseling, writing, or related fields strongly desired.
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and time management skills.

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

Bachelor's degree

Education experience

Writing skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges, seeks Outside Readers to help evaluate first-year applications through a Committee Based Evaluation process. The role emphasizes fairness, confidentiality, and collaboration with admissions staff.

The position is full-time, temporary and non-benefit-eligible, with a $25.00 hourly rate. Applicants must reside in California and commit to 30–35 hours per week, with December 7–10 training and reading in December and January.