Remote Part-Time Graduate Admissions Reader

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus pass

Family Concierge Team

Fitness center access

Benefits overview

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Integrated Innovation Institute seeks a motivated, part-time Application Reader to support graduate admissions remotely during peak season. You will evaluate applications, participate in interview processes, and assist with inquiries with discretion and accuracy.

The role requires 5–20 hours per week, starting during December to March 2027, and live within the United States (PA, CA, NY, VA, or DC).

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities in a diverse environment.
• Analytical evaluation skills and attention to confidentiality.
• Ability to work remotely from a personal computer with reliable internet.
• Experience as an application evaluator; Slate Reader preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; team collaboration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Holistically evaluate applications based on rubric requirements (approx. 4 packages/hour).
• Attend extensive application review training to ensure equity in the process.
• Maintain confidentiality of admissions data and processes.
• Attend required meetings/trainings and respond to office communications promptly.
• Conduct admissions interviews focusing on academic background, motivation, and fit for the program.
• Support additional admission tasks (emails, inquiries) as needed during peak season.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate Reader

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Integrated Innovation Institute seeks a motivated, part-time Application Reader to support graduate admissions remotely during peak season. You will evaluate applications, participate in interview processes, and assist with inquiries with discretion and accuracy.

The role requires 5–20 hours per week, starting during December to March 2027, and live within the United States (PA, CA, NY, VA, or DC).