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

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Seasonal Application Reader (Part Time)

Job Details and Requirement: The Seasonal Application Reader evaluates first-year applications for Claremont McKenna College's 2026–27 admission cycle as part of the Office of Admission's holistic, committee-based review. Working remotely in pairs with admission staff, the reader assesses each applicant's academic preparation, personal qualities, and potential to contribute to the CMC community. This is a temporary position from November 2026 through March 2027. This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate must have access to a computer with high-speed internet access and must reside in California. Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Seasonal Application Reader performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate first-year applications in pairs with admission staff, using CMC's committee-based review process in Slate.
• Read quickly and thoroughly, drawing sound conclusions from a large volume of information in a short time.
• Write clear, concise summaries and recommendations for each application.
• Apply CMC's mission and enrollment priorities consistently while remaining aware of personal biases.
• Participate in reader training in November and periodic Zoom check-ins with admission staff.
• Complete occasional application processing tasks in Slate as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience reading applications in a holistic admission process is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, in accordance with College policy and applicable law.
• Must be self-directed, with strong time management and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing, and the ability to learn new software quickly.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability. An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office.

Required Hours

The regular hours for this part-time position are five hours per day, three weekdays per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. PT). This is a temporary position from November 2026 through March 2027. There will be no scheduled hours during the College's winter closure from December 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, non-benefits-eligible position.

Pay Rate

$28.00 per hour

It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.