Temporary External Application Readers

University of Chicago; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business invites applications for External Application Readers for the 2026-27 academic year. You will evaluate candidates’ materials and recommend admissions decisions using our criteria, supporting the Booth Admissions team in a remote, part-time capacity.

Responsibilities include participating in application rounds, virtual trainings, and holistic evaluation of applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of professional work experience required.
• Experience in higher education or admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within the application rounds for the Booth Full-Time MBA program, mid-September to mid-October; early to late January; and early to mid-April.
• Participate in virtual training sessions prior to the start of the application cycle.
• Readers will holistically evaluate applicants to Chicago Booth programs according to our internal evaluation criteria and recommend admission decisions based on documented rationale.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Technolutions Slate

Job description

Department

Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Student Recruitment

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:

• an unmatched faculty.
• degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
• a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
• strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University’s core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Information

Job Summary:

External Application Readers will support the Chicago Booth Admissions team throughout the 2026-27 academic year by evaluating candidates’ application materials and recommending admission decisions based on evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Work within the application rounds for the Booth Full-Time MBA program, mid-September to mid-October; early to late January; and early to mid-April. Readers may be asked to read applications for other Booth programs if needed.
• Participate in a series of virtual training sessions prior to the start of the application cycle in August-September.
• Readers will holistically evaluate applicants to Chicago Booth programs according to our internal evaluation criteria and recommend admission decisions based on documented rationale.

Competencies:

• Demonstration of exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a strong sense of confidentiality and ability to maintain it.
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills required for reviewing and assessing qualitative information.
• A proven record of accomplished time management, organizational skills, and meeting established deadlines, as well as the ability to work independently and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
• Demonstrated ability to respect and encourage varied perspectives.

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of work experience in a professional environment required.
• Background in a field with exposure to pre-MBA or post-MBA roles or experience in higher education or admissions preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work hours are flexible, including evenings and weekends, and all work is performed remotely.
• Commitment to work at least 10 hours/week during the time periods listed above. Hourly and weekly reading expectations and deadlines must be met.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Temporary Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours

15

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Frequency

Hourly

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$40.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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