Seasonal Admission Application Reader

Pitzer College • Claremont, CA

11d • Remote

About The Position

Pitzer College is seeking Seasonal Admission Application Readers to review and assess first-year applicants for the class of 2031. Readers should understand the principles of a liberal arts education and Pitzer’s core values in order to identify students who align with and would benefit from the College’s educational approach. The role involves analyzing academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statements, and other application materials and making informed admission recommendations. Virtual training prepares readers to work remotely. Each reader handles a minimum of 150–200 files per evaluation season. Readers must reside in the United States.

This is a temporary, remote, part-time position of up to 19 hours per week, from December 1, 2026, through March 5, 2027. Hours may vary according to College or department needs. Readers do not work during the College’s Winter Break, December 22, 2026, through January 2, 2027. A reliable and secure computer and internet connection, as well as a dedicated, suitable, safe workstation, are required. Starting pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour. Pitzer College describes benefits available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition reimbursement, and tuition exchange program participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Attention to detail in holistic review of application materials.
• Understanding of a liberal arts education.
• Experience and professionalism handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong written skills, time management, and sound judgment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills and commitment to a team-based work environment.
• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert-level use of Excel.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.
• Personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.
• Must reside in the United States.
• Must not be employed in another college’s admission office during the period of work with Pitzer College.
• Must have access to a reliable and secure computer and internet connection and a dedicated, suitable, safe workstation.
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including booster, or obtain a College-approved medical or religious exemption by the first day of employment.
• Final candidates for staff positions must undergo a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in College Admission, College Counseling, or college admission application reading is preferred.
• Compensation will be adjusted for previous Pitzer College admission application readers.

Responsibilities

• Read, evaluate, and recommend admission decisions on highly competitive applications.
• Maintain a regular reading schedule and meet all internal deadlines.
• Remain aware of personal biases when evaluating applications, keeping Pitzer’s institutional priorities, goals, and core values in mind.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling student information.

Benefits

• Health insurance, for eligible employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance, for eligible employees and eligible dependents.
• Vision insurance, for eligible employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tuition exchange program participation.
• Other benefits are referenced generally but not specified.

What This Job Offers

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