Seasonal Admission Application Reader

Part-time, seasonal position for the 2026-2027 admission cycle.

About the role

Admission Application Readers receive extensive training and are responsible for evaluating applications and making recommendations to the Admission Committee. All applications are evaluated electronically.

Readers will work from approximately October 26 through mid-February. Training takes place from late October through early November; application review does not begin until mid-November. The bulk of the work is concentrated during Regular Decision reading from early January through mid-February between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening or weekend reading may be possible if scheduling allows.

Schedule

• Late October/early November (dates to be determined): 3-5 days of required, in-person training in Williamstown
• November 13-22: Approximately 5-10 hours of application reading
• December 11-22: Approximately 10-15 hours of application reading
• Late November/early December (dates to be determined): 4 to 8 hours of required virtual committee attendance
• Second week of January through the first or second week of February: An average of 20 hours per week of international application reading

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the nature and aims of a selective liberal arts college
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• One to three years of application reading, particularly with international admission experience at a selective college or university (strongly preferred)
• Experience in a higher education, secondary school, or other relevant educational setting (welcome)
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Access to a strong internet connection

Readers may work remotely, with the exception of the fall in-person training dates, but the work must be completed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Vermont to be eligible for the position. All readers will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Pay

Hourly rate: $27