Seasonal Application Reader

Due to payroll tax requirements, the successful candidate must be located in one of the following states: New York or Massachusetts.

Skidmore’s admission process is based on a thorough, detailed, and holistic evaluation of each candidate for admission. The Seasonal Reader will work in partnership with admission counselors in reviewing applications of candidates for admission. The team-based reading process involves analyzing academic credentials, reviewing recommendations, personal essays, and other application documents, providing a summary evaluation and decision recommendation for each applicant, and participating in Admission Committee reviews.

The Seasonal Reader will need to commit to reading and committee time for approximately 17-24 hours per week in early December and throughout January and February. Some committee work may be scheduled in early March. Reading will happen during regular work hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm Eastern Time Zone) on weekdays. Reading and committee work will be conducted remotely. All readers are required to attend 7-14 hours of reader training in the fall, which may be in person at the Admission Office or remote. Additional mandatory training sessions may be offered through webinars and other online tools at the reader’s convenience.

Primary Duties

1. Work in partnership with admission counselors in reviewing applications of candidates for admission. 
2. Participate in team-based reading process which involves analyzing academic credentials, reviewing recommendations, personal essays, and other application documents, providing a summary. evaluation and decision recommendation for each applicant
3. Participate in Admission Committee reviews.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong reading, writing and assessment skills
• Solid technical/computer skills, including regular use of email and ability to use online tools effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues
• Access to reliable, high-speed internet service
• Previous application evaluation experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required

Pay rate: $25.00/hour

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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