About the role
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Johns Hopkins University is hiring seasonal, Part-time Application Readers for the 2026-2027 cycle. This remote position requires you to work 20-40 hours per week, from mid-October through mid-March, to support the Undergraduate Admissions Staff through the application evaluation process.
Seasonal readers will go through a thorough training process led by our admissions staff. After completing training, readers will support the initial review for first-year applicants for both domestic and international students.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive evaluation of applicant information, which could include academic criteria, activities, essays, recommendations, and additional materials, while taking a student’s context into consideration. * Support preparation of files for the transfer review process. * Additional optional projects may be available based on evaluation and selection needs.
Special Knowledge, Skills, or Responsibilities
* Familiarity with high school transcripts and curricula, both domestic and international, preferred. * Strong analytical and reading skills. * Work well independently and ask questions when necessary. * Excellent with time management and organization. * Ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly numerical targets for files read. * Maintain communication channels as needed with the admissions reader management team. * Demonstrate the utmost level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding the Johns Hopkins University application review process and applicant information.
Additional Requirements
* Must have a private computer and space to conduct file review, along with reliable internet * Current CBO, independent, school, or admissions counselors are NOT eligible to apply due to potential conflict of interest * Applicants with a child currently applying to college are ineligible.
Compensation
* $22-25 per hour at 20-40 hours per week, based upon experience and completion of a specified number of applications per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree. * One year of related experience. * Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in secondary schools or higher education.
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Classified Title: Admissions Reader
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Part-Time Application Reader (Undergraduate Admissions)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CE
Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY ($22.00-25.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: 20-40 hours a week, depending on availability FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Undergraduate Admissions Personnel area: University Student Services
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