Remote Seasonal Application Reader (Part-Time)

Claremont McKenna College; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Claremont McKenna College seeks a Seasonal Application Reader for the 2026–27 admission cycle. This fully remote, part-time role runs November 2026 through March 2027 in California. You will read first-year applications, summarize them, and recommend admissions decisions as part of a committee-based review.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and familiarity with holistic admission. Remote work with occasional training and tasks in Slate. Reports to the Director of Admission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience reading applications in a holistic admission process preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate first-year applications in pairs with admission staff using Slate.
• Write clear summaries and recommendations for each application.
• Apply CMC's mission and priorities while managing personal biases.
• Participate in reader training and Zoom check-ins.
• Complete occasional application processing tasks in Slate.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Claremont McKenna College seeks a Seasonal Application Reader for the 2026–27 admission cycle. This fully remote, part-time role runs November 2026 through March 2027 in California. You will read first-year applications, summarize them, and recommend admissions decisions as part of a committee-based review.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and familiarity with holistic admission. Remote work with occasional training and tasks in Slate. Reports to the Director of Admission.