Bowdoin College
Application Reviewer (part-time)
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Brunswick, ME
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $24 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ September 8th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Bowdoin College is hiring an Application Reviewer (part-time). In this role, reviewers collaborate with admissions staff and a committee to evaluate student applications and provide thoughtful recommendations while working 1.5 to 2.5 days per week from January to March 2026.
Highlights
- Review and evaluate student applications for admissions decisions.
- Work closely with admissions staff and a professional committee.
- $24.00 hourly wage for part-time work.
- Applicants must be based in Maine and available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Applicants may not currently work as college counselors or advisors.
- Bachelor's degree required with strong analytical and communication skills.
- At least one year of preferred experience reviewing higher education applications.
- Advanced computer proficiency and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Part-time, non-benefit eligible position under 19 hours per week.
- Work conducted electronically with some mandatory remote training in December 2025.
Application Reviewer (part-time) Full Description
Application Reviewer (part-time)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
Posting Details
Title | Application Reviewer (part-time)
Posting Number | C00412JP
Department | Admissions Office
Job Summary | Bowdoin College’s Office of Admissions is hiring Application Reviewers. In this role, reviewers will work closely with admissions staff and a broader committee of professionals to evaluate student applications and offer thoughtful recommendations.
The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour.
Please note, to be considered for this position, Applicants must be based in Maine Applicants must be available to work 1.5 to 2.5 days per week, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., from January through March 2026. Some paid training may also take place in December 2025. Applicants may not currently work in a college counseling capacity, including in a school or organizational setting, as an independent consultant or private college counselor, or in any other capacity where they provide advising on the college admissions process
Education/Skills Requirements | Bachelor’s degree Solid understanding and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education Strong analytical skills with the ability to efficiently review, evaluate, and summarize written and oral information Proven ability to apply training across varied scenarios and exercise independent judgment using critical thinking Exceptional oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on time-sensitive tasks Excellent time management and organizational abilities in a deadline driven environment Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies as needed Reliable internet connection (required for remote work settings) Commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion and adherence to confidentiality policies
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | At least one year of experience reviewing applications for higher education institutions (or in a corollary setting)preferredEnthusiasm for higher education, as well as an appreciation for high school students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures across the country and around the world
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week from January to March 2026. Some paid training and work hours may also occur in December 2025. Applications are reviewed electronically. Except for any mandatory in-person training, all work will be conducted remotely 1.5 to 2.5 days per week during administrative hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
#bcindeed
About Bowdoin | Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift |
Employment Category | Casual
Benefits Eligible | No
Pay Type | Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements | Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 09/05/2025
Applications Accepted Until |
Open Until Filled | No
Type of Posting | Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants | If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information | Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Posting Number | C00412JP
Department | Admissions Office
Job Summary | Bowdoin College’s Office of Admissions is hiring Application Reviewers. In this role, reviewers will work closely with admissions staff and a broader committee of professionals to evaluate student applications and offer thoughtful recommendations.
The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour.
Please note, to be considered for this position, Applicants must be based in Maine Applicants must be available to work 1.5 to 2.5 days per week, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., from January through March 2026. Some paid training may also take place in December 2025. Applicants may not currently work in a college counseling capacity, including in a school or organizational setting, as an independent consultant or private college counselor, or in any other capacity where they provide advising on the college admissions process
Education/Skills Requirements | Bachelor’s degree Solid understanding and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education Strong analytical skills with the ability to efficiently review, evaluate, and summarize written and oral information Proven ability to apply training across varied scenarios and exercise independent judgment using critical thinking Exceptional oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on time-sensitive tasks Excellent time management and organizational abilities in a deadline driven environment Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies as needed Reliable internet connection (required for remote work settings) Commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion and adherence to confidentiality policies
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | At least one year of experience reviewing applications for higher education institutions (or in a corollary setting)preferredEnthusiasm for higher education, as well as an appreciation for high school students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures across the country and around the world
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week from January to March 2026. Some paid training and work hours may also occur in December 2025. Applications are reviewed electronically. Except for any mandatory in-person training, all work will be conducted remotely 1.5 to 2.5 days per week during administrative hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
#bcindeed
About Bowdoin | Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift |
Employment Category | Casual
Benefits Eligible | No
Pay Type | Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements | Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 09/05/2025
Applications Accepted Until |
Open Until Filled | No
Type of Posting | Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants | If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information | Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best describes your professional experience in college admissions?
- I have direct experience in college admissions.
- I have experience in college advising or college counseling.
- I have experience working in another role within higher education.
- I have no professional experience in college admissions-related work or higher education.
- * This role requires sustained concentration and strong visual attention to detail while reviewing applications electronically. Are you able to perform this type of work?
- Yes
- No
- * While application review is conducted electronically, this remote position requires availability during administrative hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Are you available to work during this time frame?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Indeed.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Glassdoor
- Google Search
- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- MANP
- Maine Job Link
- LiveandWorkinMaine.com
- Employee Referral
- Bowdoin College Website
- Radio Ad
- TechMaine
- NCAA
- CASE
- Other
- If you answered Employee Referral or Other, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
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