Application Reader (part-time)

Job Description: This seasonal position is focused on reading and reviewing undergraduate first-year applications. The reader evaluates information submitted by the applicant including high school transcript, optional standardized test scores, recommendations and/or essays. This is a flexible position and the hours may vary from week-to-week, not to exceed 25 hours/week. This position will begin September 8, 2025 and end in April 2026. Most of the work can be accomplished remotely. Application Readers must live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities :

Admissions Application Review:

• The Application Reader will review application materials, read essays and recommendations, and evaluate transcripts and SAT or ACT, if provided.
• The reader will recommend admission decisions, review for special admittance programs and suggest a scholarship rating.
• The App Reader will also be required to enter key data points and the approved decision into Salesforce, the Admissions CRM.
• Several key performance indicators will be used to evaluate the Application Reader including number of applications read per week.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions Systems and Programs in Enrollment Management or other senior management, as appropriate.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Home computer with secure internet connection.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Accurate data entry skills with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
  
• Proven ability to meet or exceed established quotas.
  
• Successful completion of a background check.
  
• May not simultaneously work for another higher education institution or in any role advising or counseling students in the college search process.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clear, timely, and professional communication with stakeholders via email, phone, and in person, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws.

Technology:

• Strong data entry accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficient in relevant software and systems for efficient task completion; basic knowledge of CRM platforms.

Cultural Competency:

• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds and contributes to an inclusive community.

Emotional Intelligence:

• Understands how individual performance impacts team and institutional goals.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.

Efficiency & Accuracy:

• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage time effectively, maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment, and consistently meet or exceed performance benchmarks.

Application Instructions :

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at .

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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