Seasonal Application Reader

Skidmore College; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A liberal arts college is seeking a Seasonal Reader to assist in evaluating college admissions applications remotely. This role requires strong reading and assessment skills, solid technical abilities, and at least a Bachelor's degree. The position expects a commitment of 17-24 hours per week from early December through March, making it ideal for those with prior application evaluation experience.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, and assessment skills are essential.
• Previous application evaluation experience is strongly preferred.
• Access to reliable, high-speed internet service is required.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with admission counselors in reviewing applications.
• Participate in team-based reading process analyzing academic credentials.
• Participate in Admission Committee reviews.

Skills

Strong reading, writing and assessment skills

Solid technical/computer skills

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Access to reliable, high-speed internet service

Previous application evaluation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Seasonal Reader will need to commit to reading and committee time for approximately 17-24 hours per week in early December and throughout January and February. Some committee work may be scheduled in early March. Reading will happen during regular work hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm Eastern Time Zone) on weekdays. Reading and committee work will be conducted remotely.

Due to payroll tax requirements, the successful candidate must be located in one of the following states: New York or Massachusetts.

Primary Duties

1. Work in partnership with admission counselors in reviewing applications of candidates for admission.
2. Participate in team-based reading process which involves analyzing academic credentials, reviewing recommendations, personal essays, and other application documents, providing a summary evaluation and decision recommendation for each applicant.
3. Participate in Admission Committee reviews.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong reading, writing and assessment skills.
• Solid technical/computer skills, including regular use of email and ability to use online tools effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues.
• Access to reliable, high-speed internet service.
• Previous application evaluation experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Pay rate: $25.00/hour.

Required documents needed to apply:

• Online application.
• Cover Letter.
• Resume.
• List of Three References.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.