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Illinois College

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review ... Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays ...

ILLINOIS COLLEGE

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL

$20/hr

Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review ... Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays ...

Illinois College

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review ... Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays ...

Illinois College

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review ... Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays ...

Illinois College

File Reader

$20/hr

... Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review times. Under the ... Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays ...

South Texas College

Admissions Specialist

Weslaco, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Transcripts Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized ... Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or ...

Southtexascollege

Admissions Specialist

Weslaco, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Transcripts Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized ... Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or ...

TNBR Careers

Transcript Analyst

Gainesboro, TN · On-site

$30K - $35K/yr

... Admissions and Records Manager. The Transcript Analyst is responsible for evaluating incoming ... Reader and Material uploading tools to efficiently categorize, tag, and route transfer academic ...

Columbia University

Adjunct Reader

New York, NY · On-site

$45/hr

Position Summary Columbia College's Undergraduate Admissions team is seeking a highly skilled ... Review and assess applications, including but not limited to academic records and transcripts, any ...

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How much do admissions transcript reader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for admissions transcript reader in the United States is $18.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an admissions transcript reader?

Admissions Transcript Readers are professionals who evaluate and review academic transcripts and related documents submitted by applicants to educational institutions. Their primary responsibility is to assess the academic qualifications, coursework, grades, and achievements of prospective students to determine eligibility for admission. They play a crucial role in ensuring that admissions decisions are fair and based on standardized criteria. Admissions Transcript Readers must be familiar with different grading systems, school profiles, and sometimes international credentials. They often work closely with admissions counselors and committees to provide input and support throughout the admissions process.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an admissions transcript reader?

To thrive as an Admissions Transcript Reader, you need a strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of educational systems, typically with a bachelor's degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with student information systems, transcript evaluation software, and data management tools is commonly required. Excellent written communication, discretion, and organizational skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are essential for accurately assessing applicant credentials and ensuring fair, efficient admissions decisions.

What challenges do admissions transcript readers face during the application review process?

Admissions Transcript Readers often encounter challenges such as interpreting transcripts from a wide range of educational systems, particularly international credentials, and assessing coursework rigor and grading scales that differ from their own institution's standards. Balancing a high volume of applications while ensuring each one receives thorough and fair evaluation can also be demanding, especially during peak admissions cycles. Effective collaboration with other admissions staff and clear communication with evaluators are essential to address complex cases and maintain consistency in decisions.

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Infographic showing various Admissions Transcript Reader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,736 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Admissions Reader (Seasonal)

Hartford, CT • On-site, Remote

Trinity College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Working from early November through early March, Seasonal readers are responsible for reviewing applications. To meet reading goals, the Seasonal Reader must be able to devote a minimum of 25 hours/week to the application review process and attends a training session in early November. Seasonal Readers may choose to work remotely or on campus extending from November to March.  Seasonal Readers must maintain communication with the Admissions Leadership Team and be responsive to guidance and feedback. To read online applications, the Seasonal Reader must have access to high-speed internet in a private space. 

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program.  With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1-3 years of experience 
  • Ability to read a large volume of files efficiently to expectation and meet specific deadlines.
  • Strong reading and writing skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
  • Ability to be proactive and work collaboratively as well as independently as part of the Admissions team.
  • Commitment to diversity and a sensitivity to the needs of differing student groups.
  • Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems. 
  • Attend training sessions in early November and participate in the full application reading cycle from November to March
  • Review first-year applications, including high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays, recommendation letters, and other application materials
  • Submit detailed application evaluations
  • Maintain consistent communication with the Admissions Leadership Team and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

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