Seasonal Application Reader (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 49,428,000 - 65,904,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Undergraduate Admission at the University of Virginia is seeking part-time, temporary application reader positions to evaluate first-year and transfer applicants for undergraduate admission. Readers assist admission staff by analyzing academic qualifications and considering diverse life journeys to holistic decisions.

Readers communicate with staff via telephone, Zoom and email, attend virtual training in October, and work most weekdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Candidates must have computer equipment and access to high-speed internet.
• Strong verbal and written skills required.
• Excellent time management skills are mandatory.
• Desire to be part of a high functioning, enthusiastic team whose mission is to enroll students.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate first-year and transfer applications for undergraduate admission.
• Submit evaluations and recommendations through an electronic file management system.
• Communicate regularly with designated admission staff via telephone, Zoom and email.

Skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Excellent time management

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking applicants for part-time, temporary application reader positions. Application readers review and evaluate first-year and transfer applications for undergraduate admission. The part-time reader assists full-time admission staff members in analyzing the academic qualifications of prospective students and considering the unique life journeys and experiences of each applicant to one of the University’s undergraduate schools. Upon completion of the reader assessment, readers submit evaluations and recommendations through an electronic file management system. The reader must be committed to the University’s mission, values, and institutional enrollment goals. The Office of Admission is committed to enrolling talented and deserving new students from a wide variety of backgrounds and communities, and to provide a thorough and holistic review of an applicant’s story.

Readers are expected to communicate regularly with designated admission staff via telephone, Zoom and email. Additionally, readers are expected to respond to communication requests in a timely manner and work through traditional Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm workday hours. Readers are also required to attend virtual, synchronous training in October.

The duration of the assignment is subject to change depending on application volume. A typical reading season will begin with paid training in October and end in February, pending application volume. Those who wish to remain on the team to review transfer applicants will have the option if volume allows, which will extend the review until the beginning of April.

We will not sponsor visas for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Candidates must have computer equipment and have access to high-speed internet
• Strong verbal and written skills required
• Excellent time management skills are mandatory
• Desire to be a part of a high functioning, enthusiastic team whose mission is to enroll students who will have the potential to shape the University for years to come
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in college admission or college counseling
• Experience with Slate CRM is preferred
  
  

Individuals working as independent college counselors are not eligible for this position.

Readers are paid $23.00 per hour with an average of 30-40 hours per week required. This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume and cover letter. Search on requisition number: R0085656

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.