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Transcript Reviewer - Temporary

🇺🇸 Remote - Princeton, New Jersey 🕑 Temporary 💰 $20 per Hour 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ October 2nd, 2026

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Princeton University is hiring a Transcript Reviewer - Temporary to complete the preliminary review of academic records for freshman and transfer applicants so files are ready for admission officers. The reviewer applies knowledge of varying high school systems, grades, and transcripts and interprets institutional policies and goals. The seasonal role runs from November through March and calls for careful, discreet work against firm deadlines.

Highlights
  • Complete preliminary reviews of academic records for freshman and transfer applicants
  • Apply knowledge of varying high school systems, grades, and transcripts
  • Interpret and apply institutional policies and goals
  • Work 30 hours per week as needed from November through March
  • Attend mandatory training sessions in mid-October and a one-hour meeting every 1-2 weeks
  • Pick up an office-issued computer and materials at the University in October and use a secure, high-speed internet connection
  • Protect confidentiality while working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
  • Hold a bachelor's degree, ideally with a background in secondary or higher education
  • Bring careful attention to detail, strong computer skills, and the ability to adapt to new software programs
  • Earn a minimum hourly rate of $20.00 in this temporary position

Transcript Reviewer - Temporary Full Description

Overview: 
Review undergraduate applications to Princeton University.
 
Complete the preliminary review of the academic record of freshman and transfer applicants seeking admission to the University, in preparation for the files to be ready by admission officers.  Apply knowledge of varying high school systems, grades and transcripts.
 
Interpret and apply institutional policies and goals.
Responsibilities: 
Reviewers are expected to work 30 hours per week, as needed, during the months of November, December, January, February and March.
Qualifications: 
  • Ideal candidates will have a background in secondary or high education.
  • Experience with a high school transcript or knowledge of various high school systems is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Careful attention to detail is paramount.
  • Well-developed computer skills and the demonstrated ability to adapt to new software programs are crucial.
  • Willingness to be part of a team and ability to work independently are essential.
  • Must have the ability to exercise discerning and sound judgment while working collegially in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
  • Tact, diplomacy and discretion are highly valued.
  • Confidentiality is required.
Participation in comprehensive in-person or virtual training sessions in mid-October are mandatory.  In addition, there will be a mandatory one-hour virtual or in-person meeting every 1-2 weeks through the period of employment.
 
All reviewers are required to pick up their office-issued computer and materuals at the University during the month of October.
 
A secure, password-protected, high-speed internet connection that meets our Office of Information Technology expectations is required.
 
Given the highly sensitive nature of our admission process, we cannot consider:
  • Parents, guardians or immediate family members of a high school senior who will be applying to college in the near future, regardless of whether he/she plans to apply to Princeton;
  • Employees or volunteers for any other undergraduate institution;
  • College admission professionals including high school guidance counselors and/or independent consultants.
 
 
Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.
 
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
 
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
 
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours: 0.00 Eligible for Overtime: Yes Benefits Eligible: No Probationary Period: N/A Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No Physical Capacity Exam Required: No Valid Driver’s License Required: No : #LI-LO1 Salary Range: $20.00 Minimum Hourly Rate