Remote Seasonal Admissions Reader

Teachers College, Columbia University; New York (NY); Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Teachers College, Columbia University invites applicants for Part-Time (Seasonal) Admission Application Readers for the 2027 cycle. Review 300–600 files across the cycle, typically 15–30 hours per week, using a rubric in Slate.

Responsibilities include attending Zoom training, applying evaluation protocols, maintaining confidentiality, and providing weekly progress updates to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and professionalism with confidential information.
• Demonstrated self-direction and urgency to achieve goals.
• Experience as an admissions reader in at least one cycle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training sessions via Zoom.
• Review 300–600 files across the cycle, ~15–30 hours per week.
• Assess files using a designated rubric and program knowledge.
• Apply evaluation protocols and confidentiality guidelines.
• Sign a confidentiality agreement and manage confidential applicant data.
• Communicate progress weekly with the assigned supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate (Technolutions Slate)

Job description

Teachers College, Columbia University invites applicants for Part-Time (Seasonal) Admission Application Readers for the 2027 cycle. Review 300–600 files across the cycle, typically 15–30 hours per week, using a rubric in Slate.

Responsibilities include attending Zoom training, applying evaluation protocols, maintaining confidentiality, and providing weekly progress updates to the supervisor.