"Admission Application Reader"

Job Details

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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Application Review Specialist

Job Summary:

Be part of a team recruiting the next generation of trusted leaders! The Wisconsin School of Business Undergraduate Program is looking to hire two Admissions Application Readers who want to play a direct role in this evaluation and selection process. If you are organized, enjoy learning how students’ interests connect with their academic goals, and advocating on their behalf, then we encourage you to apply. As part of our Undergraduate Program team you’ll be part of a group committed to holistically reviewing applicants that collectively show strong academic achievement and the potential for contributions to the School’s student community and growth opportunities.

The selected candidate(s) will read and evaluate admission essays and resumes related to the Pre-Business application for the Undergraduate Business Program from a remote work environment between mid-March and May. Through the provided remote training, the selected candidate is expected to develop a thorough understanding of the Pre-Business application and expectations with respect to evaluation and admission decision determinations. Using a CRM platform from a remote work environment, the selected candidate will make evaluation notations in a timely and consistent way. Finally, the application reader is expected to join full-time staff in early June for admission decision determinations from a remote location or in-person.

Work Schedule:

This position is anticipated to start on March 2, 2026.

• Required participation to a 5-hour training session across two dates to be determined between March 2 - 19, 2026.
• Read applications between March 23 and May 22, 2026.
• Read applications for approx. 12 hours per week.
• Reading is expected to be completed on weekdays during normal workday hours.
• Required participation to an approx. 8-hour final selection meeting in early June 2026 after reading has concluded.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive application review and selection for assigned programs
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures

Department:

Wisconsin School of Business, Undergraduate Program Office

Compensation:

The hourly pay for the position is $19.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of professional (paid) experience in one or more of the following areas, where the review of application submissions was one of the primary job responsibilities: college admissions, student services, or corporate recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a selective admissions role or other related field preferred
• Previous experience advocating for applicants in a selective, holistic process at the point of determining finalists/decisions
• Ability to formulate thorough, consistent, and concise summary notes for applicant submissions
• Ability to work with high levels of accuracy and consistency over time with respect to evaluation.
• Ability to independently monitor timelines and to initiate tasks to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work with discretion regarding confidential personal data.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to utilize online collaboration tools and evaluate applications via multiple online platforms.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Degree must be completed by the time of application.

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualification

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Rima Okbazghi

rima.okbazghi@wisc.edu

608-262-2810