Temporary External Application Readers

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking External Application Readers to support the Chicago Booth Admissions team throughout the 2026-27 academic year. These readers will evaluate candidates’ application materials and recommend admission decisions based on established evaluation criteria. The Booth School of Business is a renowned institution, known for influencing business education and practices since 1898. It fosters a rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education, preparing students to be confident, effective, and respected business leaders. Booth boasts state-of-the-art facilities across its global campuses and is proud of its distinguished faculty, diverse degree and open enrollment programs, a strong alumni network, and robust corporate relationships. As part of the University of Chicago, Booth shares core values of free and open inquiry, leading to innovative solutions, evidenced by seven faculty members winning Nobel Prizes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in a professional environment required.
• Demonstration of exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a strong sense of confidentiality and ability to maintain it.
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills required for reviewing and assessing qualitative information.
• A proven record of accomplished time management, organizational skills, and meeting established deadlines, as well as the ability to work independently and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
• Demonstrated ability to respect and encourage varied perspectives.
• Commitment to work at least 10 hours/week during the time periods listed above.
• Hourly and weekly reading expectations and deadlines must be met.

Nice To Haves

• Background in a field with exposure to pre-MBA or post-MBA roles or experience in higher education or admissions preferred.
• Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within the application rounds for the Booth Full-Time MBA program, mid-September to mid-October; early to late January; and early to mid-April.
• Readers may be asked to read applications for other Booth programs if needed.
• Participate in a series of virtual training sessions prior to the start of the application cycle in August-September.
• Holistically evaluate applicants to Chicago Booth programs according to internal evaluation criteria and recommend admission decisions based on documented rationale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level