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University of Denver is hiring a Seasonal Reader. This fully remote, seasonal part-time role evaluates applications for undergraduate admission as part of the Seasonal Reader Team, reviewing transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, and extracurricular activities to render admission recommendations aligned with the University’s enrollment goals. The position works 5-10 hours per week on average, with up to 20 hours during peak weeks.

Highlights:

Evaluate undergraduate admission applications, including transcripts, essays, and recommendation letters
Calculate GPAs and render admission recommendations using provided resources
Evaluate extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and work experience
Communicate with admission staff regarding applicants as needed
Non-benefited, fully remote position not to exceed 1,000 hours per calendar year
Requires a bachelor’s degree (certain college-counseling-adjacent roles are excluded due to conflict of interest)
Hourly rate of $19.84

Seasonal Reader Full Description

Work type: Staff Part-Time

Location: Denver, CO (fully remote position)

Division: Enrollment

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU), a private university, is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 12,900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University - very high research activity as a Doctoral/Research University. Financial Times Higher Education, U.S. News, and The Princeton Review have consistently ranked DU among the nation’s top 100 universities and among the top three universities in the state of Colorado.

About the Enrollment Division

The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver, which consists of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid, seeks to attract and enroll students who will become leaders, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, and public servants uniquely qualified to live in and shape a global society.

Position Summary

A fully remote, seasonal part time position available for those interested in evaluating applications for undergraduate admission as a member of the Seasonal Reader Team. Team members will review applications, calculate GPAs and render admission recommendations that align with the University’s enrollment goals and students’ potential for success. This position will work 5-10 hours per week on average. Days and times vary; position requires up to 20 hours during peak weeks.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Evaluate applications for undergraduate admission as a member of the Seasonal Reader team; recommend admission decisions using provided resources.
Evaluate high school transcripts, profile, educational coursework, and standardized test scores.
Review recommendation letters.
Review essays to evaluate lived experiences and other provided information.
Evaluate extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and work experiences.
Communicate optimally with admission staff regarding applicants as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to apply critical thinking.
Use of professional judgement to determine applicant’s skills and fit within the University.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with technology.
Ability to maintain consistent consideration for each student.
Ability to work independently and manage case load within assigned parameters.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Due to a conflict of interest, the following groups cannot be considered: anyone working in a position that guides students through the college transition process including, but not limited to, independent counselors; high school counselors; CBOs; scholarship providers; those who are consistently asked to write letters of recommendation for college applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience reading college applications.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 2, 2026.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for the position is $19.84.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: August 26, 2026

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