Admissions Reader

This position is remote except for two days of on-campus training during the first week of November. Candidates must work from a home office or location within the state of Pennsylvania.

About the Role

Are you ready to contribute to the academic excellence of Bucknell University? We're looking for a detail-oriented and insightful individual to become an integral part of our Office of Admissions. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute directly to the overall mission and success of Bucknell University in a collaborative and impactful environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate applications
• Project assistance including, but not limited to:
  • GPA recalculation
  • Verifying and checking transcripts and grades
• Additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of experience in Admissions and/or related field
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work with sensitive issues
  • Meet deadlines
  • Multitask and take initiative
  • Work in a team environment
  • Exercise sound judgment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Knowledge of and appreciation for highly selective liberal arts institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior application reader experience
• Ability to review and synthesize applications and supporting documents using critical thinking and analysis skills to effectively and succinctly summarize strengths and merits

Schedule

Typical work schedule is approximately 20-28 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during the months of November through the end of March. Flexibility exists based on experience, availability, and interest.

Pay

Salary range: $23.00–$23.00 per hour. The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and the university's overall compensation philosophy.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation and sick time
  • A community service day
  • 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break)
• Tuition remission eligibility:
  • Full-time and part-time employees eligible for tuition remission for themselves
  • Full-time employees eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and children
• Credit for full-time benefits-eligible employment at other institutions of higher education applied to waiting periods
• Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness center membership
• Additional benefits associated with the Bucknell ID card

*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.