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Posting Number: 20230507T
Position Title: Admission Seasonal Reader
Position Type: Temp/Intern
Location: Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week 20-25
Department: 293-Office of Undergraduate Admission
Position Summary
The Office of Undergraduate Admission ( OUA ) at Villanova University (ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Colleges”) is hiring temporary Remote Seasonal Readers to assist with our holistic review of applications for the 2023-2024 year. These individuals will assist with thoroughly and efficiently reading portions of an application to support the mission of the University, inspired by our values of truth, unity and love, to enroll an incoming first-year class committed to equity, inclusion and social justice.
Seasonal Readers are tasked with independently assessing sections of assigned first-year applications during peak reading season (end of October to early March). Readers are expected to review credentials (application, essays & recommendations) carefully and thoughtfully, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding personal information and sensitive matters disclosed. Readers are expected to commit to reading a minimum number of designated partial files per hour/week.
Readers are required to participate in training . Training will comprise a minimum of 3 to 5 hours and at least one to two sessions depending on mastery of material, in the last week of October during regular weekday office hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST ). Readers are expected to meet with their designated OUA leader during regular office hours for check-ins. Both training and reading will be conducted remotely, therefore Seasonal Readers must own a personal computer with high-speed internet.The Office of Undergraduate Admission reserves the right to dismiss readers should files not be read in a timely manner and/or there are inaccuracies with assessments.
Duties And Responsibilities
On a weekly basis carefully, efficiently, and objectively review assigned portions of first-year applications (up to 100-125 a week during peak season, no more than 25 hours a week) to meet weekly quotas and key deadlines.
Participate in a rigorous and detailed training session(s), approximately 3 to 5 hours in late October.
Regularly meet/communicate with their OUA leader.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must own a personal computer (preferably from within the last five years) with stable and secure high-speed internet access
- Candidates may not currently be working directly with high school students (i.e. high school teacher, school counselor or independent consultant), be employed at another undergraduate institution in admissions or be a parent/guardian of a high school senior applying to Villanova
- Successful completion of background checks
- Bachelor’s degree
- Be a strong, self-motivated reader, possessing keen attention to detail, with the ability to work independently to meet weekly requirements of file reading volume
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates who have worked in an admission office (ideally selective and holistic) or have been a teacher/professor or school counselor
- Experience with enrollment management software such as Slate
- Prior experience working/volunteering with a community-based organization advocating for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Physical Requirements And/or Unusual Work Hours
Schedule is set by individual readers, but must be available at some point during the week to meet with assigned OUA staff member during regular office hours.
Special Message To Applicants
EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date: 08/29/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information
Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification: non-exempt
