First-Year Application Reader (ADMISSIONS EVALUATOR 3)

Apply by August 6, 2026 at 11:59pm.

About the Role

Serve as an external reader of freshman applications during the application review phase of the admissions cycle for Undergraduate Admissions. This position is 100% remote, with the exception of 1-day onsite training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluation of freshman applications.
• Apply holistic evaluation process to assess student academic records against UC eligibility requirements and interpret policies.
• Differentiate between highly competitive and often very similar applications using problem solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Manage time effectively to complete assigned reading workload by required deadlines with little direct supervision.

Requirements

• Ability to learn holistic evaluation process.
• Analytical skills to evaluate student academic records and interpret policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Problem solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Pay

$2.90 per application evaluated, plus a $500 flat fee for training. Salary is paid monthly.

Schedule

• 25% time commitment (approximately 10 hours per week).
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Remote worksite with 1-day onsite training.

Benefits

• This position is not benefits-eligible.
• Outstanding benefits and perks are available for eligible UC Davis employees, including:
  • High-quality, low-cost medical plans for you and your family.
  • UC-paid dental and vision insurance premiums.
  • Extensive leave benefits (Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time).
  • Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program.
  • Free professional development courses and learning opportunities.
  • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.
  • On-site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
  • Supplemental insurance (life, disability, pet, legal).
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles.
  • Retirement benefit options, including Pension and Retirement Savings Plans.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequent sitting (3 to 6 hours) and keyboard use/repetitive motion (3 to 6 hours).
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead (up to 3 hours).
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of up to 25 lbs (up to 3 hours).
• Frequent sustained attention, concentration, complex problem solving, organization, prioritization, communication, and numerical skills (3 to 6 hours).
• Frequent interaction, customer/patient contact, and handling of multiple concurrent tasks (3 to 6 hours).

Work Environment

• 100% remote position, with work performed from home or existing office space.
• Must meet established computer requirements for remote access to the evaluation process.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (including e-cigarettes and unregulated nicotine products).