About Us:

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

Position Overview:

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Seasonal Admission Reader (Part-Time, Temporary). This position will report to the Assistant Vice President of Admission. The Seasonal Admission Reader conducts holistic evaluations of first-year undergraduate applications, reviewing academic records, essays, recommendations, and other materials. Serving as the initial reader, they provide detailed and objective assessments within the context of a selective admissions process. The reader participates in remote training and maintains regular communication with the admissions team to ensure consistent, fair, and thorough application reviews. This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt, remote position for an applicant who resides within the state of Texas that will work up to 30 hours per week.

As all applications are read online, the incumbent must have a reliable computer that can access reading systems and online-meeting systems with access to reliable high-speed internet connection.

Essential Duties:

• Holistically review first-year undergraduate applications, including transcripts, personal essays, recommendation letters, and other application materials.
• Evaluate each applicant’s academic, personal, and extracurricular credentials within the context of a selective admissions process.
• Serve as the initial reader for assigned applications, providing detailed, objective, and well-documented evaluative notes.
• Participate in remote training sessions led by the Assistant Vice President of Admission to ensure consistent and fair evaluation practices.
• Complete scholarship review process while reviewing candidate for admission.

Additional Duties:

• Maintain regular communication with the admissions team, attend weekly check-ins, and incorporate feedback to enhance review quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Well-developed computer skills and the ability to adapt to new technology are critical
• Strong time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Possess keen analytical skills and concise writing ability
• Willingness to accept feedback and quickly adapt to suggested modifications
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to read for long periods of time from a computer screen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in selective college admission

Eligibility Restrictions:

To avoid conflicts of interest, candidates currently working directly with high school students in the following roles will not be considered:

• High school college counselors
• Independent educational consultants
• College admission professionals actively employed elsewhere

Starting hourly rate: $20.00 hr. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting hourly rate.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/175668. Email and paper applications will not be accepted.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

In compliance with immigration laws, proof of work authorization in the United States will be required when employment begins. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.

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