Seasonal Admissions Readers- Graduate: Brooks School of Public Policy

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

3d • $21 • Remote

About The Position

Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary, seasonal admissions readers for the 2026-2027 graduate admissions season. Seasonal readers will be trained by the Brooks Schools Admissions staff to evaluate applications to the graduate programs in Public Administration and Health Administration, including the review of college transcripts, application essays, recommendation letters, and other application components. The admissions review is comprehensive, taking into consideration each applicant's application materials. Seasonal readers are expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, October through December, as needed, and 20-25 per week during peak application review (January through April 2027). Readers will conduct a comprehensive review on an average of 3-4 applications per hour. Training and work will be primarily conducted remotely via Zoom/phone in late September. Seasonal readers will partner with admissions staff for training and for the duration of the reading period and serve as the initial readers of application files. To ensure that admissions decision deadlines are met, seasonal readers must be able to read quickly, carefully, and objectively while providing thorough notes. All applications are read online. Candidates must have a recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and must have access to a private, secure location in which to work. We cannot consider candidates who are immediate relatives (parent/guardian, spouse, child) of anyone applying to the Brooks School Public Policy programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology.
• Strong ability to manage time independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness and ability to apply institutional priorities in accordance with training.
• Ability to internalize feedback and quickly adapt to suggested modifications.
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate multicultural awareness and respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse experiences.
• A recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection.
• Access to a private, secure location in which to work.
• Not be an immediate relative (parent/guardian, spouse, child) of anyone applying to the Brooks School Public Policy programs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in selective college admissions and/or attendance at, or previous employment at, a highly selective university.
• Understanding of the value of public policy education and careers in public policy.
• Experience handling a heavy workload and a track record of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications to the graduate programs in Public Administration and Health Administration.
• Review college transcripts, application essays, recommendation letters, and other application components.
• Conduct a comprehensive review on an average of 3-4 applications per hour.
• Partner with admissions staff for training and for the duration of the reading period.
• Serve as the initial readers of application files.
• Read quickly, carefully, and objectively while providing thorough notes.

Benefits

• employee wellness
• workshops
• childcare assistance
• adoption assistance
• parental leave
• flexible work options

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level