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Illinois College

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

Seasonal Application Reader Department: Office of Admission Reports to : Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Status: Part-time, Hourly About Illinois College: Illinois College is a ...

ILLINOIS COLLEGE

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Seasonal Application Reader Department: Office of Admission Reports to : Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Status: Part-time, Hourly About Illinois College: Illinois College is a ...

Illinois College

File Reader

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Seasonal Application Reader Department: Office of Admission Reports to : Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Status: Part-time, Hourly About Illinois College: Illinois College is a ...

Illinois College

File Reader

$20/hr

File Reader Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL Overview Salary Range $20.00 Hourly Position Type Seasonal Description Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak ...

Howard

Seasonal Admission Reader-1

Wyatt, WV · On-site

$25/hr

Howard University is seeking seasonal application readers for the undergraduate admissions cycle ... Candidates who either currently work closely with high school students or are college admission ...

Miamioh

Application Reader-9

Oxford, OH · On-site +1

Job Title Application Reader-9 Department Admissions Application Review Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Period Activity Pay Benefit Eligible Yes Summary Outside readers are trained by ...

Miami University

Job Title Application Reader-9 Department Admissions Application Review Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Period Activity Pay Benefit Eligible Yes Summary Outside readers are trained by ...

Bates College

Admission Reader

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$23/hr

Admission Reader Job no: 493157 Work type: Staff - Seasonal Location: Lewiston, ME Categories ... Works in a team to carefully review application files in accordance with established College ...

Bates College

Admission Reader

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$23/hr

Admission Reader Apply now Job no: 493157 Work type: Staff - Seasonal Location: Lewiston, ME ... Works in a team to carefully review application files in accordance with established College ...

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File Reader

Jacksonville, IL • On-site

Illinois College
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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Job description

Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review times. Under the supervision of the AVP of Enrollment Management, the Seasonal Reader is expected to commit to approximately 5-6 hours of work per week, including training, to review first-year applications from October to January. Work will be conducted remotely via a web-based reader platform.
Essential Functions:
The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

  • Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays, recommendation letters and other application documents, and submit thorough and detailed evaluation notes.
  • Maintain a steady file review pace so as to achieve weekly file review targets.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Previous college admission experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Well-developed computer skills
  • Must have a computer and access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection in a private, secure location
  • Experience handling confidential information with professionalism

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Seasonal Application Reader
Department: Office of Admission
Reports to: Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
Status: Part-time, Hourly
About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

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