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Carnegie Mellon University is hiring a Part-Time Application Reader - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute. The role supports the institute's admissions team during its peak application season from December to March 2027, reviewing graduate applications and conducting applicant interviews. Readers report to the Associate Director of Admissions and work 5 to 20 hours per week, depending on training and workload.

Highlights

Holistically evaluate graduate applications against rubric requirements, at roughly four application packages per hour.
Conduct admissions interviews with graduate applicants, assessing their academic background, motivation, and fit for the program.
Complete extensive application review training to ensure equity in the process, and attend all required meetings and trainings.
Handle additional admissions tasks such as emails and application inquiries, while keeping applicant data confidential in line with university and FERPA policies.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required, along with strong analytical, evaluation, and communication skills.
Previous experience as an application evaluator and training with application review software, with Slate Reader preferred; higher education experience is a plus.
Comfort working independently on a personally owned computer with reliable internet, and collaborating through email, calendars, and Slack.
Remote part-time position of 5 to 20 hours per week, open to candidates who can work at least 20 hours a week and reside in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia, or Washington DC.

Part-Time Application Reader - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute Full Description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Integrated Innovation Institute at Carnegie Mellon University breaks down the silos that impede innovation. We believe that by uniting the disciplines of engineering, design, and business, we can build impactful solutions that create value for real people.

We are searching for a motivated and organized Part-Time Application Reader to join the admissions team at the Integrated Innovation Institute. This individual will have a strong understanding of graduate admission processes and requirements to support application review and additional assignments during our peak application season (December to March 2027). This role will report directly to the Associate Director of Admissions. The hours will vary between 5-20 hours per week depending on training and workload needs.

What You’ll Do:

Holistically evaluate applications based on rubric requirements (approximately 4 application packages per hour);
Attend extensive application review training to ensure equity in the application process;
Understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions process and application data;
Attend all required meetings/trainings and respond to office communication in a timely fashion;
Conduct admissions interviews for graduate applicants, assessing their academic background, motivation, and fit for the program;
Support additional admission tasks (emails, application inquiries, etc.) as assigned and appropriate during the admissions season.

More About You:

You are self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
You have exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a diverse environment, and demonstrate a professional and confidential approach to the review process.
You have strong analytical and evaluation skills.
You have the ability to perform the majority of work functions through extended time on a personally owned computer with reliable internet access.
You have previous experience as an application evaluator and training with application review software; Slate Reader preferred
You have the ability to work independently for extended periods and manage time constraints to meet admissions deadlines.
You have experience working in a team environment with various communication tools - email, calendars, Slack, etc. communicate and collaborate within a team.
You have higher education experience (not required, but a plus).
You have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (required).

Additional Notes/Requirements:

Maintain University and FERPA policies in keeping confidentiality of personal information associated with applicants
Ability to work remotely at least 20 hours a week and reside in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia or Washington DC.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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Part-Time Application Reader - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute

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