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Seasonal Admissions Readers Undergraduate: Brooks School of Public Policy

Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary, seasonal admissions readers for the 2023-2024 undergraduate admissions season. Seasonal readers will be trained by the Brooks Schools Admissions staff to evaluate applications to the undergraduate programs in Public Policy and Health Care Policy, including the review of high school transcripts, application essays, recommendation letters, and other application components. The admissions review is comprehensive, taking into consideration each applicant's application materials.

Seasonal readers are expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week during the early admission period (October through December, as needed) and 20-25 per week during peak application review (January through the first week of March 2024). Readers will conduct a comprehensive review on an average of 3-4 applications per hour during regular decision. Training and work will be primarily conducted remotely via Zoom/phone.

Seasonal readers will partner with admissions staff for training and for the duration of the reading period, and serve as the initial readers of application files. To ensure that admissions decision deadlines are met, seasonal readers must be able to read quickly, carefully, and objectively while providing thorough notes.

All applications are read online. Candidates must have a recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and must have access to a private, secure location in which to work.

We cannot consider candidates who are immediate relatives (parent/guardian, spouse, child) of anyone applying to the Brooks School Public Policy programs.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology.

Strong ability to manage time independently.

Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment.

Willingness and ability to apply institutional priorities in accordance with training.

Ability to internalize feedback and quickly adapt to suggested modifications.

Ability to maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in selective college admissions and/or attendance at, or previous employment at, a highly selective university. Understanding of the value of public policy education and careers in public policy. Experience handling a heavy workload and a track record of meeting deadlines.

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