Temporary Admission Reader (4 Positions)

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Rhode Island in Kingston is seeking four Temporary Admission Readers to support undergraduate admission review during peak cycles. The hourly pay is $29.00. This seasonal, professional staff role emphasizes holistic review and timely, accurate decisions.

Posting will remain open until filled; you will follow established policies and participate in training sessions to calibrate reading practices and ensure quality admissions decisions.

Qualifications

• Seasonal, temporary role in undergraduate admissions.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess undergraduate applications, including transcripts and essays.
• Learn and apply University admission policies and guidelines.
• Provide holistic reviews and recommend admission decisions.
• Meet reading goals with accuracy and timely completion.
• Participate in training and calibration sessions.
• Identify complex applications for additional review.
• Document evaluations accurately in the admission system.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant information and records.
• Communicate promptly with supervisor about scheduling or questions.

Job description

Temporary Admission Reader (4 Positions)

Posting Number: SF02194

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: No Response

Pay Grade Level: Grade: N/A

Pay Grade Range: $29.00 (Hourly)

Department: Undergraduate Admission

Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary

POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. POSITION SUMMARY: Provide temporary, seasonal support for undergraduate applicationreview during peak admission cycles. Review and evaluateapplications for undergraduate admission in accordance withUniversity admission policies, procedures, and established reviewguidelines. Conduct holistic and consistent evaluations ofapplicants and recommend admission decisions. Manage timeeffectively to meet established expectations for productivity,accuracy, and completion deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and assess undergraduate applications, includingacademic records, transcripts, application materials, essays,recommendations, and other relevant information.
• Learn, understand, and consistently apply University admissionpolicies, procedures, and application-review guidelines.
• Conduct holistic reviews and recommend admission decisions inaccordance with established University practices andparameters.
• Meet established application-reading goals and deadlines whilemaintaining accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Participate in required training, calibration exercises, andperiodic review of reading practices.
• Identify and elevate complex, unusual, or challengingapplications to the designated admission staff member foradditional review.
• Document application evaluations and recommendations accuratelyand completely in the University's admission system.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of applicantinformation, University records, and internal admission proceduresand practices.
• Communicate promptly with the supervisor regarding questions,scheduling issues, or circumstances that may affect the timelycompletion of assigned reviews.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other related duties in support of seasonal applicationreview, as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

Personal computers and printers; word-processing, spreadsheet,videoconferencing, and web-based database andapplication-management systems.

Posting Date: 08/27/2026

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