Seasonal Application Reader, Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment and Student Administration

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Seasonal Application Reader to evaluate student applications remotely. The role requires attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on assessing academic credentials and personal backgrounds. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be familiar with secondary school transcripts. This part-time position offers $25.00/hour for 15-20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in secondary schools or higher education.
• Familiarity with secondary school transcripts required.
• Access to a private computer with reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications from secondary schools.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of academic credentials and personal backgrounds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reading comprehension

Ability to work independently

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Seasonal Application Reader, Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment and Student Administration

Job Description

Seasonal Application Reader, Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment and Student Administration

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25599936370728

Posted Date

7/28/2025

Salary Grade

Competitive

Position Type

Part-Time

Boston University Admissions seeks to hire a group of seasonal application readers for the 2025-26 application reading season. This group of readers will work with our office from early November through early March. This position is 100% remote.

Seasonal readers will begin their work with a three-week training period. Once trained, they will work with our professional staff to read applications from secondary schools in specific regions in the U.S and overseas. They will be charged with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of applicants from their assigned schools by reviewing academic credentials as well as recommendations, activities, and written essays, while also factoring in an applicant's life experiences and background. We are a high-volume environment, with an applicant pool of about 80,000. Attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines are critical skills in this position. Strong analytical and reading skills are essential as is the ability to work independently and seek clarification when necessary. Given the confidential nature of application review, it is essential that all readers exercise the utmost discretion.

Required Skills

The ideal candidates will have prior experience in secondary schools or higher education. Familiarity with secondary school transcripts is required and experience with international curricula and grading systems is preferred. All readers must have access to a private computer with a reliable internet connection. A bachelor's degree is required. Candidates for the position must reside in the United States. The salary for this position is $25.00 an hour for 15-20 hours per week.

Applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to Zoe Carter, Associate Director of Admissions at [e-mail] - do not apply through the Careers site. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will continue to be considered throughout the month of August 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Grade: Competitive

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315699

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