Seasonal Admission Application Reader

PIT Pitzer College; Claremont (CA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and tuition-exch

Job summary

Pitzer College is seeking Seasonal Admission Application Readers to review first-year applications for the class of 2031. The role involves holistic review of transcripts, recommendations, and personal statements, with training provided for remote work.

Readers evaluate 150–200 files per season and must reside in the United States. Essential duties include timely evaluation, bias awareness, and maintaining confidentiality while upholding Pitzer’s values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information is required.
• Strong written skills, time management, and sound judgement are required.

Responsibilities

• Read, evaluate, and recommend admission decisions on highly competitive applications.
• Meet internal deadlines by maintaining a regular reading schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality with student information.
• Work remotely with a required minimum of 150-200 files evaluated per season.

Skills

Attention to detail

Liberal arts understanding

Confidential information handling

Written communication

Time management

Leadership & collaboration

MS Office / Excel

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Initiative

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Location: Claremont, CA. Job Title: Seasonal Admission Application Reader. Department: Office of Admission. Supervisor: Director of Admission. Last updated: 10.27.2026.

Pitzer College is seeking Seasonal Admission Application Readers to review and assess first-year applicants for the class of 2031. Candidates must grasp the principles of a liberal arts education and Pitzer’s core values to identify students who align with and would benefit from our educational approach. The role requires the skill to analyze academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statements, and other application materials to provide informed admission recommendations. Application reading training, conducted virtually, equips readers to work remotely, with each reader handling a minimum of 150-200 files per evaluation season. Though this is a remote role, readers must reside in the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Thoroughly read, evaluate, and recommend admission decisions on highly competitive applications.


• Meet all internal deadlines by maintaining a regular reading schedule.


• Actively practice awareness of personal biases when evaluating student applications, keeping Pitzer’s institutional priorities, goals, and core values in mind.


• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with student information.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attention to detail, especially as it pertains to the holistic review of application materials.


• Understanding of a liberal arts education.


• Experience and professionalism handling sensitive and confidential information.


• Strong written skills, time management, and sound judgement.


• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.


• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.


• Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.


• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.


• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.


• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in College Admission, College Counseling, or college admission application reading is preferred.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be adjusted for previous Pitzer College admission application readers. Must not be currently employed in another college’s admission office during the duration of your work with Pitzer College.

Starting Pay Rate $22.00-23.00 per hour.

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No

WORK HOURS

This is a temporary, part-time position working up to 19 hours per week from December 1st, 2026 up to March 5th 2027. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. The college has a Winter Break from December 22nd, 2026 - January 2, 2027, and you will not be reading during this period.

WORK MODEL

Remote. Must have access to reliable and secure computer and internet connection. Must have access to a dedicated and suitable workstation at remote location, including desk or table and supporting, upright chair. Must ensure workstation is safe and free from hazards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is generally a sedentary position. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and operate a computer for prolonged periods of time. Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment. Must be able to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must be able to read application materials on a computer screen.

CLASSIFICATIONS

No AB1825 Yes Responsible Employee Yes CSA Reporter Yes Mandatory Reporter Yes FERPA

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own.


• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.


• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affi