Remote MBA Admissions Reader (Temp)

University of Chicago; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking External Application Readers to support the Admissions team for the 2026-27 academic year, evaluating candidates’ materials and recommending admission decisions.

Readers participate in virtual trainings, work within Booth’s full-time MBA rounds, and holistically assess applicants using internal criteria and documented rationale, with remote scheduling and flexible evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two years of professional work experience.
• Experience in higher education or admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read applications within the Booth Full-Time MBA cycles and evaluate candidates.
• Provide holistic evaluations based on internal criteria and documented rationale.
• Participate in virtual training sessions prior to the start of the cycle.
• Support admissions team throughout the 2026-27 academic year.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Diversity of perspectives

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking External Application Readers to support the Admissions team for the 2026-27 academic year, evaluating candidates’ materials and recommending admission decisions.

Readers participate in virtual trainings, work within Booth’s full-time MBA rounds, and holistically assess applicants using internal criteria and documented rationale, with remote scheduling and flexible evening/weekend hours.