Part-Time J.D. Application Reviewer - Penn State Dickinson Law - Admissions Office

The Penn State Dickinson Law Admissions Office is seeking a part-time, remote J.D. application reviewer.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and writing summaries on applications to Penn State Dickinson Law’s Juris Doctor program
• Using holistic evaluation methods to make a comprehensive assessment of each candidate
• Understanding institutional objectives and making recommendations in support of such
• Providing feedback on relevant aspects of applications
• Keeping accurate notes and file management in the application management database
• Selecting an admit, waitlist, or deny recommendation for each applicant
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Experience reviewing admission applications and making recommendations or rendering decisions
• A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is not required but would be helpful
• Thorough knowledge of admissions best practices
• Excellent judgment, discretion, organization, time-management and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of proper grammar and attention to detail
• Excellent critical thinking and reading comprehension skills
• A quiet and secure work environment which protects the confidentiality of applicants’ information is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing admission applications and making recommendations or rendering decisions
• A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is not required but would be helpful
• Thorough knowledge of admissions best practices
• Excellent judgment, discretion, organization, time-management and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of proper grammar and attention to detail
• Excellent critical thinking and reading comprehension skills
• A quiet and secure work environment which protects the confidentiality of applicants’ information is required

Benefits

• Temporary appointment beginning on or around October 1, 2026, ending on June 30, 2027 or sooner depending on application volume
• Pay rate of $25 per hour
• Reviewing applications for both the Carlisle and University Park locations

Pay

• $25 per hour

Schedule

• 6-10 hours a week working from home
• Goal of reviewing 20-30 files per week