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Prepory

College Admissions Coach (Remote, Part-Time)

$23.75 - $32.75/hr

... college admissions journey. Why Prepory? * Fully remote position * Competitive hourly rates ... Participate as an additional reader in our Committee Review. * Maintain detailed communication with ...

Lehigh University

$39K - $47K/yr

Partial Remote, Bethlehem Categories: Student Life Lehigh University's Office of Admissions is ... Maintain high reading efficiency during a dedicated 5-month review cycle, consistently meeting ...

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Emerson College

Admission Application Reviewer

Boston, MA · Remote

$22.85 - $27.40/hr

Make recommendations for admissions decisions based on the college's criteria and standards. * Work ... This is a part-time, fully remote position with the expectation that this person will be fully ...

Inspira Education

Law School Admissions Consultant

This is a part-time, remote, 1099 contract role that can be based anywhere in the United States or ... Strong English reading, writing, and editing skills, particularly for law school personal ...

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How much do remote admissions reader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote admissions reader in the United States is $21.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Admissions Reader job?

A Remote Admissions Reader is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for a college or university's admissions office. They assess academic records, essays, recommendation letters, and other materials to help determine whether applicants meet the institution's criteria. This role is typically seasonal, part-time, and conducted online, allowing readers to work from home. Admissions Readers must have strong analytical skills and often have experience in education or admissions.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Remote Admissions Reader?

As a Remote Admissions Reader, your daily tasks usually involve reviewing and evaluating student applications, personal statements, and transcripts according to institutional guidelines and scoring rubrics. You may also participate in virtual committee discussions to resolve borderline decisions or provide additional context on applicants. Most of the work is independent but requires regular communication and coordination with fellow readers, supervisors, and occasionally other departments. You may have set goals or quotas for the number of applications to review each day or week, ensuring timely and efficient admissions decisions. The role offers flexible hours but requires disciplined time management to meet deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Admissions Reader position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Admissions Reader, you need a keen eye for detail, strong critical thinking abilities, and a thorough understanding of admissions criteria, often supported by a bachelor’s degree or higher. Comfort with applicant tracking systems, secure document sharing platforms, and sometimes university-specific software is important. Excellent written communication, time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with admissions teams are highly valued. These skills enable efficient, fair, and consistent application reviews, ensuring institutions admit well-qualified candidates.

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Infographic showing various Remote Admissions Reader job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,742 per year, or $22 per hour.

Seasonal Application Reader, Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment & Student Admissions

Boston University

Boston, MA • Remote

$25/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

205th of 614 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Boston University Admissions seeks to hire a group of seasonal application readers for the 2026-2027 application reading season. This group of readers will work with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions from early November through early March. This position is 100% remote.
Seasonal readers will begin their work with a three-week training period. Once trained, they will work with our professional staff to read applications from secondary schools in specific regions in the U.S and overseas. They will be charged with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of applicants from their assigned schools by reviewing academic credentials as well as recommendations, activities, and written essays, while also factoring in an applicant’s life experiences and background. We are a high-volume environment, with an applicant pool of about 80,000. Attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines are critical skills in this position. Strong analytical and reading skills are essential as is the ability to work independently and seek clarification when necessary. Given the confidential nature of application review, it is essential that all readers exercise the utmost discretion.


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The ideal candidates will have prior experience in secondary schools or higher education. Familiarity with secondary school transcripts is required and experience with international curricula and grading systems is preferred. All readers must have access to a private computer with a reliable internet connection. A bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates for the position must reside in the United States. The salary for this position is $25.00 an hour with a minimum commitment of 15-20 hours per week.

To Apply: Applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to Zoe Carter, Associate Director of Admissions at ptreader@bu.edu – do not apply through the Careers site. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline to submit a resume for consideration is Wednesday, August 5th 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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