Domestic and International Application Reader - Part-Time/Temporary

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The Application Reader for Pre-College Programs will review and prepare domestic high school student applications for the Pre-College Admissions Committee. Reading applications requires a strong sense of confidentiality and careful evaluation of academic potential and readiness for college-level experiences. Documents reviewed include, but are not limited to, high school transcripts, standardized test scores (if applicable), teacher/counselor recommendations, personal essays, and supplemental program-specific materials. Readers calculate GPAs from transcripts, assess overall academic preparation, and provide evaluative notes to support admissions decisions. Additionally, readers may assist with office projects to ensure a smooth and student-centered admissions process. This is a part-time, temporary position requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week.

The Application Reader for Pre-College Programs (International) will review and prepare international high school student applications for the Pre-College Admissions Committee. This role requires a high level of confidentiality and cultural sensitivity when evaluating student materials from diverse educational backgrounds. Documents reviewed include, but are not limited to, high school transcripts, international credential evaluations, English language proficiency test scores, teacher/counselor recommendations, personal essays, and program-specific supplements. Readers calculate GPAs from international transcripts, taking into account varying curricula and grading systems, and provide evaluative notes to support admissions decisions. Additionally, readers may assist with office initiatives to ensure a smooth, equitable, and student-centered admissions process. This is a part-time, temporary position requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Successful candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to confidentiality, student data privacy, and ethical admissions practices.
• The ability to evaluate high school-level coursework, extracurricular involvement, and personal essays with fairness and attention to detail is essential.
• Competitive candidates will hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and possess familiarity with the U.S. secondary education system.
• Prior experience in education, admissions, youth programs, or working with high school students is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and work experience may also be considered.
• The ability to evaluate international academic records and contextualize students' educational backgrounds is essential.
• Familiarity with global secondary education systems, English language proficiency measures, and cultural differences in student preparation is preferred.
• Competitive candidates will hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate interest or experience in international education, admissions, youth programs, or related fields.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and work experience may also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in education, admissions, youth programs, or working with high school students is preferred.
• demonstrate interest or experience in international education, admissions, youth programs, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare domestic and international high school student applications for the Pre-College Admissions Committee.
• Maintain a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Evaluate academic potential and readiness for college-level experiences.
• Review high school transcripts, standardized test scores (if applicable), international credential evaluations, English language proficiency test scores, teacher/counselor recommendations, personal essays, and supplemental program-specific materials.
• Calculate GPAs from transcripts, taking into account varying curricula and grading systems.
• Assess overall academic preparation.
• Provide evaluative notes to support admissions decisions.
• Assist with office projects to ensure a smooth and student-centered admissions process.
• Assist with office initiatives to ensure a smooth, equitable, and student-centered admissions process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees