Temporary Position Title Seasonal Application Reader
Temporary Position Summary
Spelman College, a historically Black college, and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change. The Spelman College Office of Admissions aims to admit a highly qualified, diverse class, that will contribute to the campus community intellectually and socially.
The Seasonal Application reader will assist with admissions application review during Fall 2023 through early Spring 2024. Readers will complete a holistic review of the academic record, attributes, and experiences of prospective first-year applicants.
Temporary Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Readers will complete a mission-aligned holistic evaluation of admissions candidates.
Readers will be assigned admissions materials such as webinars and articles to understand the mission of HBCUs, holistic admissions, and current events in the admissions community.
Readers will work a minimum of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 35 hours.
Seasonal readers can work remotely from any location and will have a flexible weekly schedule.
Seasonal readers will have productivity goals that will outline the number of files reviewed per hour.
Regularly communicate with the Director of Admissions regarding the review process and application volume
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required. Prior experience in admissions, recruiting, or secondary education is required.
A strong understanding of the Spelman College mission. Must have access to a personal computer and a secure internet connection. Commitment to the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality regarding Spelman College applicant information and review process.
Must be assertive and able to work independently while meeting the goals of the office. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret quickly. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Incumbents must have excellent typing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with holistic application review at a selective institution is preferred. Experience using Slate or similar CRM is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Shift Days
% Travel Required 0%
Full Time/Part Time Part-time
FLSA Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Candidate Start Date
Position End Date 05/31/2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number TP042
Posting Open Date 09/10/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.