Seasonal Admissions Readers – Undergraduate
1 month ago
The College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP) at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary, seasonal admissions readers for the undergraduate admissions season.
Seasonal readers will be trained by AAP Admissions staff to evaluate applications to undergraduate programs in Architecture, Art and Urban & Regional Studies, including the review of high school 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 20-25 per week during peak application review (January through the first week of March Readers will conduct a comprehensive review on an average of 3-4 applications per hour during regular decision. Training and work will be primarily conducted remotely via Zoom/phone. 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 AAP programs.
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in selective college admissions and/or attendance at, or previous employment at, a highly selective university.
Prior admissions experience with architecture, art, planning or related disciplines.
Understanding of the value of AAP's disciplines.
Experience handling a heavy workload and a track record of meeting deadlines.
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Temporary Administrative Assistant
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