Admissions Application Reader - Department of Law School - Recruitment

Job Summary

The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law Office of Admissions is seeking a temporary Admissions Application Reader for the 2025-2026 law school admission application reading season. This part-time, temporary position assists in the holistic review of applicants to the following programs: 3-Year Fall JD, 3-Year Summer Start JD, 2-Year Accelerated JD, Global Access JD, Master of Laws (LL.M.), and online graduate programs as needed.

All reading and review are web-based and completed remotely on a flexible schedule. Admissions Application Readers are expected to commit to 35 applications per week during peak admissions season – typically beginning in October and ending in July. Online and on-site training will be provided.

Well-developed computer skills and strong writing and analytical abilities are essential. We are seeking candidates who can read carefully and quickly. A high level of confidentiality, the ability to meet deadlines, demonstrated ability to work independently and access to a strong internet connection are necessary. Admissions Application Readers are expected to perform with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for reviewing applications on a weekly basis and meeting application review deadlines.
• Use Admissions Guidelines to make accurate assessments on whether or not an application meets Drexel Kline Law requirements.
• Use Unite database to make admissions recommendations, comment on all application components, and to render the final assessment of the applications following the guidelines provided by the Admissions Committee.
• Keep an accurate count of applications evaluated, hours worked, and submitting bi-weekly timesheets.
• Staying in active communication with the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and other Admissions Team members.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 1 year or more of prior career services, recruiting, or legal marketing experience required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous application reading experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in higher education and/or law school admissions strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and able to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Great written communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable with using computer programs and databases.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.
  
  

Location

• Remote
  
  

Additional Information

This is a part-time temporary position classified as non-exempt. The pay offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.