Seasonal Admissions Readers Graduate

Title: Seasonal Admissions Readers Graduate: Brooks School of Public Policy Location: Remote United States Part time Job Description: Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary, seasonal admissions readers for the 2025-2026 graduate admissions season. Seasonal readers will be trained by the Brooks Schools Admissions staff to evaluate applications to the graduate programs in Public Administration and Health Administration, including the review of college transcripts, application essays, recommendation letters, and other application components. The admissions review is comprehensive, taking into consideration each applicant's application materials. Seasonal readers are expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, October through December, as needed, and 20-25 per week during peak application review (January through April 2026). Readers will conduct a comprehensive review on an average of 3-4 applications per hour. Training and work will be primarily conducted remotely via Zoom/phone in late September. Seasonal readers will partner with admissions staff for training and for the duration of the reading period and serve as the initial readers of application files. To ensure that admissions decision deadlines are met, seasonal readers must be able to read quickly, carefully, and objectively while providing thorough notes. All applications are read online. Candidates must have a recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and must have access to a private, secure location in which to work. We cannot consider candidates who are immediate relatives (parent/guardian, spouse, child) of anyone applying to the Brooks School Public Policy programs. Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 Required 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 internalize feedback and quickly adapt to suggested modifications. • Ability to maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality. • Demonstrate multicultural awareness and respect for others' rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse experiences Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in selective college admissions and/or attendance at, or previous employment at, a highly selective university. • Understanding of the value of public policy education and careers in public policy. • Experience handling a heavy workload and a track record of meeting deadlines. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this role. Job Family: Temporary Student Services Level: No Grade - Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language Remote Option Availability: Remote Company: Contact Name: Donna Patykula Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: • Prior relevant work or industry experience • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position • Unique applicable skills • Academic Discipline Union Positions The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell's union wages, see Union Pay Rates. Current Employees: If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell. Online Submission Guidelines: Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by "dragging and dropping" them into the dropbox or by using the "upload" icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website. Apply tot his job