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Seasonal Reader - Admissions - College of Arts & Sciences - Temp/Part-Time

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$20 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Seasonal Reader - Admissions - College of Arts & Sciences - Temp/Part-Time

Cornell University

Role Description Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary seasonal admissions readers for the 2026-2027 undergraduate admissions season. Seasonal readers will be trained by the College of Arts & Sciences admissions staff to evaluate first-year applications, including the review of: - High school transcripts - Essays - Recommendation letters - Other application components The admissions review is comprehensive, taking into consideration each applicant's academic, extracurricular, and personal credentials within the context of a highly competitive admissions environment. Seasonal readers are expected to commit to a minimum of: - 8-10 hours per week during Early Decision application review (October to early December 2026) - 20-25 hours per week during Regular Decision application review (January through early March 2027) Readers will review an average of 4-5 applications per hour during Regular Decision. Training and work will be primarily conducted remotely via Zoom/phone. All applications are read online. Candidates must have: - A recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection - Access to a private, secure location in which to work We cannot consider candidates who are: - The parents/guardians of a high school senior - Currently working with high school students or college admission professionals, including high school guidance counselors and independent consultants Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree - Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology - Strong ability to manage their 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 Requirements - Understanding of the value of a liberal arts education - Experience handling a heavy workload and a track record of meeting deadlines Benefits - Compensation: $20/hr. for new readers - No visa sponsorship or relocation provided Company Description Applications will be accepted through Sunday, July 19, 2026. Your completed application MUST include a cover letter and resume in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

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