Admissions Reader, SON

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

8d • $19 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking knowledgeable, reliable, and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Admissions Application Reviewers for our Prelicensure Nursing Programs, including the 12-Month Accelerated Bachelor’s Program for Non-Nurses (ABPNN), the 24-Month Accelerated Bachelor’s, and the Master’s Direct Entry (MDE) program. This is a Time-As-Reported (TAR), fully remote position with compensation commensurate with experience. Reviewers must sign a confidentiality agreement prior to accessing application materials. Application Reviewers will play a key role in the School of Nursing’s holistic admissions review process for the 2026 application cycle, supporting the Admissions Committee in evaluating prospective students’ academic readiness, professional experiences, and overall fit for nursing education. The review period will run December 2025 through August 2026. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Less than one year of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Attention to detail and consistency in applying evaluation criteria.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential applicant information.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and holistic review principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing or selecting applicants in a higher education or nursing program setting.
• Familiarity with Technolutions Slate or similar CRM/admissions systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned applications in accordance with established program-specific rubrics and holistic review practices.
• Provides thoughtful, evidence-based assessments and comments that support committee decision-making.
• Weekly review hours vary based on caseload and deadlines; the reader team consists of 6–8 reviewers and processes approximately 300–600 applications per cycle, with each review averaging 20–30 minutes.
• Reviews committee ratings, rankings, and notes to ensure alignment with admissions criteria and rubric standards.
• Identifies inconsistencies, gaps, or misalignments and provides clarifications or secondary-level assessments to support accurate final decisions.
• Manages sensitive applicant information in compliance with institutional policies, admissions standards, and data security protocols.
• Ensures evaluation notes are complete, clear, and properly documented in the system.
• Attends virtual training sessions and meetings to ensure consistent application of evaluation criteria.
• Communicates regularly with admissions staff regarding workload updates, review progress, and emerging trends observed during the reading cycle.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees