Admission Seasonal Reader

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Office of Admission at the University of Southern California is seeking seasonal readers for the upcoming first-year and transfer admission cycles, serving both domestic and international applicants. This is a fully virtual position, operating from October through March, with a potential extension through May for those assisting with the transfer admission process. Readers are expected to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to application review. Each Monday, readers will be assigned 50-75 files, which are due by Sunday evening. The role includes specific training sessions, instructional videos, and Q&A Zoom sessions before the reading season commences. Regular check-ins and a dedicated Slack channel will be available for support throughout the reading season.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must be residing in the United States.
Prior experience in college admission is preferred.
For international applicant review, experience working with students enrolled at high schools abroad is preferred.
Must demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values through ideas, words, and actions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in college admission.
Experience working with students enrolled at high schools abroad (for international applicant review).

Responsibilities

Review first-year and transfer admission applications for domestic and international applicants.
Complete assigned application reviews within the weekly deadline.
Participate in training sessions, watch instructional videos, and attend Q&A sessions.
Engage in regular check-ins and utilize the dedicated Slack channel for questions.