Seasonal Application Readers conduct admission application review during peak application review times. Under the supervision of the AVP of Enrollment Management, the Seasonal Reader is expected to commit to approximately 5-6 hours of work per week, including training, to review first-year applications from October to January. Work will be conducted remotely via a web-based reader platform.
Essential Functions:
The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.
- Ability to review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays, recommendation letters and other application documents, and submit thorough and detailed evaluation notes.
- Maintain a steady file review pace so as to achieve weekly file review targets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous college admission experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Well-developed computer skills
- Must have a computer and access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection in a private, secure location
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism
Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Seasonal Application Reader
Department: Office of Admission
Reports to: Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
Status: Part-time, Hourly
About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous college admission experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Well-developed computer skills
- Computer and reliable high-speed internet connection in a private, secure location
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism
What We Do
Illinois College is a top-ranked liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois, known for its Graduate Ready commitment to students. It aims to build an international reputation for inspiring achievement and empowering students to make a difference in the world.
