Seasonal Admission Application Reader

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Pitzer College is seeking Seasonal Admission Application Readers to review and assess first-year applicants for the class of 2030. Candidates must grasp the principles of a liberal arts education and Pitzer’s core values to identify students who align with and would benefit from our educational approach. The role requires the skill to analyze academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statements, and other application materials to provide informed admission recommendations. Application reading training, conducted virtually, equips readers to work remotely, with each reader handling a minimum of 150-200 files per evaluation season. Though this is a remote role, readers must reside in the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Thoroughly read, evaluate, and recommend admission decisions on highly competitive applications.
• Meet all internal deadlines by maintaining a regular reading schedule.
• Actively practice awareness of personal biases when evaluating student applications, keeping Pitzer’s institutional priorities, goals, and core values in mind.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with student information.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Education / Experience : A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

Preferred Qualifications : Previous experience in College Admission, College Counseling, or college admission application reading is preferred. Compensation will be adjusted for previous Pitzer College admission application readers. Must not be currently employed in another college’s admission office during the duration of your work with Pitzer College.

Supervisory Responsibility : No

Time Type : Part-time, up to 15 hours per week

Work Hours : This is a temporary, part-time position working up to 15 hours per week from December 1st, 2025 up to March 6th 2026. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. The college has a Winter Break from December 22nd, 2025 - January 2, 2026, and you will not be reading during this period.

Work Model : Remote

Compensation : Starting Pay Rate $22.00-23.00 per hour

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

Physical Requirements : This is generally a sedentary position.