Seasonal Application Reader

Suffolk University; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk University in Boston is seeking a Seasonal Application Reader to join the Law Admissions team. The reader will evaluate approximately 800–1,200 JD applicants and issue recommended admission decisions. Reading is web-based and completely remote, with outside readers committing to 10–15 hours per week.

Training will be provided. Employment runs from November 2026 through April 30, 2027, and requires a Bachelor's degree with strong written and verbal communication, time management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior higher education admissions experience preferred.
• CRM experience (Unite a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail; meet deadlines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; secure home office and high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate approximately 800–1,200 JD applications and issue admission recommendations.
• Communicate with the Dean of Law Admission to complete applicant files.
• All reading is web-based and remote.
• Commit to 10–15 hours per week; training provided.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unite CRM

Job description

Suffolk University is seeking a Seasonal Application Reader to join our Law Admission team. Reporting to the Dean of Admission, the reader will be expected to do the following in this role: Responsible for the timely and accurate evaluation of approximately 800-1,200 JD applicants, and issuing recommended admission decisions Communicate with Dean of Law Admission to complete application files All reading is web-based and completely remote. Outside readers are expected to commit to 10-15 hours per week. Training will be provided. Employment would begin in November 2026 and end April 30, 2027.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Prior experience in higher education, specifically admissions file review, preferred.
• Previous experience using a CRM (Unite experience a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict, frequent deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have a secure PC with access to high speed internet in a private location.

The salary range for this role is $22.00 per hour.

Salary Transparency Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.

Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation. Here is a message from Suffolk University's President, Marisa Kelly.