Seasonal Admissions Readers Undergraduate: Brooks School of Public Policy

About the role

Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary, seasonal admissions readers for the 2026-2027 undergraduate admissions season.

Responsibilities

• Trained by the Brooks Schools Admissions staff to evaluate applications to the undergraduate programs in Public Policy and Health Care Policy.
• Evaluate applications to the undergraduate programs in Public Policy and Health Care Policy, including the review of high school transcripts, application essays, recommendation letters, and other application components.
• Conduct a comprehensive review on an average of 3-4 applications per hour during regular decision.
• Work remotely via Zoom/phone in late September for training and the duration of the reading period.
• Partner with admissions staff for training and the duration of the reading period.
• Serve as the initial readers of application files.
• Ensure that admissions decision deadlines are met by reading quickly, carefully, and objectively while providing thorough notes.
• All applications are read online.

Requirements

• Absorb recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection.
• Have access to a private, secure location in which to work.
• Be able to read quickly, carefully, and objectively while providing thorough notes.
• Be able to internalize feedback and quickly adapt to suggested modifications.
• Maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Show multicultural awareness and respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology.
• Strong ability to manage time independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness and ability to apply institutional priorities in accordance with training.
• Ability to apply institutional priorities in accordance with training.
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Show multicultural awareness and respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse experiences.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00

Schedule

Minimum of 10 hours per week during the early admission period (October through December, as needed) and 20-25 per week during peak application review (January through the first week of April 2027).

Application

To apply, candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to sh2546@cornell.edu.