Seasonal Application Reader – Undergraduate Admission – Office of the Provost

Carnegie Mellon University

8d • Remote

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking several seasonal application readers for the fall/winter of 2026 - early spring of 2027 (typically late October-February). This role involves thoroughly and holistically evaluating application materials to help enroll an academically and artistically qualified class. Readers will also complete assigned readings and materials to ensure adequate knowledge of current and historical admission/higher education information. Training and weekly meeting attendance are required. This is a fixed-term, remote position hiring in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Readers will work a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 25 hours per week with a flexible weekly schedule. Seasonal Readers are expected to reach efficiency goals of a minimum average of 4 application reviews per hour. Selected candidates must be available for in-person training in Pittsburgh in late October and early November, with regular hours commencing the first week of January.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior admission/recruiting and/or secondary education experience
• Ability to attend weekly staff meetings via zoom and in-person training in Pittsburgh in late October and early November
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion regarding Carnegie Mellon’s application review process and applicant information
• Access to a personal computer, and reliable, secure, high speed internet
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
• Successful pre-employment background check

Nice To Haves

• Advising or work with a community-based organization advancing education and career opportunities
• Experience advocating for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds
• Experience with selective and holistic college admission
• Proficiency with Gmail, the Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, VPN, and experience with enrollment management software platforms such as Slate by Technolutions
• Experience reviewing international applicants, familiarity with international curricula and non-US based national curricula, or an eagerness to learn about and understand various educational systems around the world

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly and holistically evaluate application materials.
• Complete assigned readings/articles/materials to ensure adequate knowledge of current and historical admission/higher education information.
• Attend training sessions and weekly meetings.
• Reach efficiency goals of a minimum average of 4 application reviews per hour.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding Carnegie Mellon’s application review process and applicant information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off
• Observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

What This Job Offers

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