"Professional Admissions Application Reviewer"

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number: S4681P

Home Org Name: Enrollment Management-Operations

Division Name: VP for Enrollment Management

Position Title: Professional Admissions Application Reviewer

Job Class Code: AD99

Appointment Status: Part-time

Part-time FTE: 0.45

Limited Term: Yes

Limited Term Length: 7 Months

Job Summary

The Professional Admissions Application Reviewer will read student applications and make admissions recommendations for first-year and transfer candidates.

This job may be eligible for remote work per university guidelines and policies. This is a seven-month appointment where readers work an average of 18 hours per week from September through mid-March.

Essential Functions

• Analyze qualifications of prospective students utilizing admissions guidelines
• Submit evaluations and recommendations regarding admissibility of applications to freshman- and transfer-admitting colleges and programs
• Write decision recommendations with clear rationales
• Orally present application review to team of individuals including senior leadership
• Complete application evaluations accurately and in a timely manner following a pre-determined applicant flow.

Must be available for periodic daytime meetings in the Central Standard Time Zone. This is an hourly position, and the candidate must keep accurate time records.

Conflicts of Interest and Restrictions

Given the sensitive nature of the admission selection process and to avoid any potential conflicts of interest:

• Admissions Application Readers may not be the parent, guardian, or immediate family member of a rising high school student who is planning to apply to college (to Auburn University or elsewhere). Exceptions can be made for Readers who have previously been employed within our office for at least one year.
• A Reader cannot be employed by another university, any high school, or any organization that provides college counseling support of any type, nor can they be employed independently in work that provides personal college counseling support of any type.
• Due to time commitment, a part-time reader cannot be a full-time employee of another company.
• Understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions process and application data.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Years of Experience: 0 Years

Focus of Experience: Professional experience in admissions, recruitment, education or a related field

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Prior experience working for Auburn University or familiarity with Auburn’s culture, values, and community.
• To ensure efficient and high-quality application review, the ability to work accurately at a fast pace and to provide comprehensive and relevant summary comments is essential.
• As remote employees, candidates must have their own computer and a stable internet connection.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills. Demonstrated ability to independently and quickly navigate internet-based tools with little to no guidance.
• Experience with SLATE is preferred.

Salary Range: $17.56-$26.34/hour

Job Category: Administrative

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date: 08/21/2025

Closing Date: 09/09/2025

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Documents Needed to Apply: Required Documents - Resume, Cover Letter.