Admission Seasonal Reader

About the role

The Office of Admission at the University of Southern California seeks seasonal readers for the upcoming first‑year and transfer admission cycles, reviewing both domestic and international applications. This fully virtual position runs from October through March, with the option to extend through May for those interested in assisting with the transfer process, and requires an average of 10‑15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned application files (50‑75 per week) and submit evaluations by Sunday evening.
• Complete required training sessions and watch instructional videos throughout October.
• Attend pre‑season question‑and‑answer Zoom sessions.
• Participate in regular check‑ins and use the dedicated Slack channel for questions and support.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States.
• Not be currently employed full‑time by a college or university admission office.
• Not have a child applying to USC as a first‑year or transfer student in the current admission cycle.
• Demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Qualifications

• Have prior experience in college admission.
• For those interested in reviewing international applicants, possess experience working with students enrolled at high schools abroad.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00.

Schedule

The position runs from October through March, with the option to extend through May for those interested in assisting with the transfer admission process. Readers are expected to work 10‑15 hours per week. Each Monday during the reading season, 50‑75 application files are assigned and are due by Sunday evening.