Temporary Graduate Admissions Reader - Remote

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Remote; USD 15,498,000 - 30,996,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking a seasonal admissions reader to join the Graduate Admissions team. This temporary role supports the admissions committee by thoroughly reviewing master’s applications, aiming to read 5–6 applications per hour (up to 150 per week during peak weeks).

The successful candidate will demonstrate keen attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and clear reading comprehension.

Qualifications

• Must have keen attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exemplary reading comprehension with ability to review 5–6 applications per hour.

Responsibilities

• Review applicants’ completed applications for admission following rubrics and deadlines.
• Summarize review and provide recommendations for admissions decisions.
• Provide insights to admissions committee meetings and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Job description

Brandeis University is searching for a seasonal admissions reader to join the Graduate Admissions team in a temporary capacity. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Enrollment Operations & Policy, this role is an extension of the admissions committee and is responsible for thorough and thoughtful application review for master’s degree candidates. The successful hire will have keen attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and exemplary reading comprehension with a goal of reading 5-6 applications per hour, or up to 150 applications per week during the busiest review weeks of the year. The hiring range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Review applicants’ completed applications for admission, following programmatic reader review rubrics and adhering to all set deadlines to ensure expediency in decisions
• Summarize application review and provide recommendations for admissions decisions based on programmatic training guidelines
• Provide additional insights to ad hoc admissions committee meetings and admissions staff
• Provide meaningful progress updates on application review completion

Timing

Timing: 25-30 weeks, beginning in October. 18-25 hours per week

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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