"External Application Reader (Part time)"

Job Description

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One year of professional experience in a high school, college or university setting or setting that demonstrates engagement with the college application process. Proficiency with technology, office software and communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience in high school counseling, teaching, admissions counseling, or recruitment. Experience in reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations for admission. Experience and knowledge with technology platforms, i.e., SLATE.

Brief Description of Duties:

External Application Readers are responsible for the holistic evaluation of undergraduate admission applications to the university. Readers will work 20 hours per week and be responsible for meeting deadlines and adhering to policies in place for application review. All Readers will be expected to attend a virtual Reader training session.

Duties:

• Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants; populations may include domestic, international, honors and other special populations and meet weekly goals for reading and submission.
• Review application support documents; these may include transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, school profiles, essays.
• Calculate course averages for use in application review.
• Learn and implement use of technology and data feeds to support application review in designated platforms. Work independently and handle all data and correspondence confidentially and in alignment with university and state guidelines.
• Engage in regular touch bases (progress checks, trainings) with office staff related to reading.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:

This is a part-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

External readers cannot be current admission professionals at another college/university, current school counselors, current independent education consultants, or employees of another college/university. External readers can also not be the parent of a senior in high school.

This position will work from a home office and must have their own computer (desktop/laptop) with appropriate security and access to the internet.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date in mid-October and an anticipated end day by the end of February.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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