Seasonal Reader Jobs

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Residing in Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation, Stanford GSB has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, push the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We strive to change lives, change organizations, and change the world.

The MBA Admissions team is seeking a few seasonal readers to round out the team for the 2023-2024 academic year. In a highly selective admissions process, seasonal readers help MBA Admissions Office evaluate candidates’ application materials (e.g. academic transcripts, career history, letters of recommendation, personal essays, etc.) and recommend decisions based on our Evaluation Criteria, which include a candidate’s academic aptitude, demonstrated leadership, and how they see the world.

In a typical year, seasonal readers work up to 18 weeks per season within the three application rounds (typically early September through early November, early January through late February, and early April through early May). There may also be opportunities for additional projects during the summer months.

In a reader’s first year, a full-time month-long intensive training program in August, followed by 30-40 hours per week during each application round, is expected. The reading season will last through early May 2024.

After the first year, readers may choose to work between 20 to 35 hours per week. Work hours are flexible, and all work is performed remotely.

This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. While seasonal readers do not need to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, they must be available for periodic meetings held during standard business hours (9AM to 5PM) for the Pacific Standard Time Zone.

Pay range starts at $40/hour, depending on experience.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Holistically evaluate MBA candidates’ applications according to our Evaluation Criteria
• Write decision recommendations with clear rationales

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• User knowledge of Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to review and assess qualitative information
• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience
• Ability to commit to the role for a minimum of 3 years, given the steep learning curve. Please do not apply if you are only able to work 1-2 years or if you have another full-time job commitment
• Commitment to work up to 40 hours/week in the following periods: mid-September through early November, early January through late February, the month of April. Hours worked do not need to occur during standard business hours, but weekly goals and deadlines must be met
• Absolute dependability and strong time management skills
• Strong sense of confidentiality and ability to maintain it
• Demonstrated ability to respect and encourage diverse perspectives
• Superb attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in a field with exposure to pre-MBA and post-MBA roles, or experience and skill in Admissions
• Proactive spirit for problem solving and innovation

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• Previous experience in Admissions or leadership assessment experience
• Advanced degree; MBA preferred
• Ability to work evenings or weekends occasionally
• Experience with Slate is a plus

Timeline:

• Training will take place in August 2023. The reading season will last through late April or early May 2024.

To Apply:

• Please email Valeria Wiens ([email protected]) your resume and cover letter by May 31, 2023. Interviews will occur during the month of June, with offers extended by early July.