Description

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Johns Hopkins University is hiring seasonal, Part-Time Application Readers for the 2024-2025 cycle. This remote position is required to work 20-40 hours per week, mid-October through mid-March, to support the Undergraduate Admissions staff through the application evaluation process.

Seasonal readers will go through a thorough training process, led by our admissions staff. After completing training, Application Readers will support the initial review for first year applicants for both domestic and international students.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation of applicant information including academic criteria, activities, essays, recommendations, and additional materials, while taking a student's context into consideration.

• Support preparation of files for the transfer review process.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and familiarity with high school transcripts and curricula, both domestic and international is preferred.
• Strong analytical and reading skills.
• Work well independently and ask questions when necessary.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly numerical targets for files read.
• Demonstrate utmost level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding Johns Hopkins University application review process and applicant information.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a private computer and space to conduct file review, along with reliable internet.
• Current CBO, independent, school, or admissions counselors are NOT eligible to apply due to potential conflict of interest, also, cannot have a child currently applying to college.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in secondary schools or higher education.

Classified Title: Admissions Reader
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Part-Time Application Reader
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($22.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Flexible
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Undergraduate Admissions
Personnel area: University Student Services